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Reigning champions Bangladesh Rifles defeated Bangladesh Police by 34-26 goals in the opening match of the Design Zone Second Office Handball League at the Handball Ground in Paltan Maidan on Thursday.

Earlier, Treasurer of Bangladesh Olympic Association and General Secretary of Bangladesh Tennis Federation Md Sanaul Haque inaugurated the meet as the chief guest.

Business Partner of Design Zone and Chairman of the League Committee Aziz Ahmed Bhuiyan, Joint-Secretary of Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF) Hasanullah Khan Rana, Joint-Secretary of BHF Nurul Islam, Secretary of the League Committee Md Salim Mia Babu were present at the time.

Rifles led the first half 18-10.

Sudhan of Bangladesh Rifles top-scored with nine goals and his teammate Khairuzzaman netted seven while Priti of Bangladesh Police returned 12.

Today Bangladesh Rifles will take on Cute at 3:30 PM at the same venue.