Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society remained hopeful of a Premier Division berth next year after recording a solitary goal win over Sadha-ran Bima Krira Sangstha in a Danish First Division league encounter at the Mirpur Stadium yesterday afternoon.

Striker Babu Zaman scored the all-important matchwinner in the very first minute of the proceedings'.

It was the sixth league victory for the old Dhaka outfit in 17 matches against nine draws and two defeats which keeps them second in the table with 27 points. 3 points adrift of leaders Victoria Sporting Club.

On the other hand, the defeat confirmed the insurance men a demotion to the Second Division next year as they are from the bottom with 16 points from 17 matches. PWD Sports Club are at the bottom with 13 points from 17 matches.