They joined BKSP, Dhaka and Mymensingh in the five-team championship leg, which is scheduled to begin today.

In the day's group-deciding match at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium, Rajshahi drew 1-1 with Tangail. Both teams ended on five points but Rajshahi had the edge by virtue of better goal difference.

Taifur Rahman Tapu put Tangail ahead in the 19th minute while Krishna levelled the margin for Rajshahi in the 37th minute.

Faridpur registered a massive 12-0 victory over Narayanganj after dominating the first half 5-0.

National star Musa Miah slammed seven goals including a hattrick while Zahid Bin Talib netted two for the winners.

In another match Comilla blanked Kishoreganj 2-0.