The victory improved the Motijheel outfit's tally to 22 points from ten matches, five behind leaders Usha Krira Chakra and three points adrift of second-placed Abahani.

On the other hand, it was no-hopers Ajax's second consecutive defeats to stay at the bottom of the six-team table with 11 points from as many matches.

Mohammedan led Ajax 1-0 at the breather with young striker Zahidul Islam Rajan scoring in the 20th minute from a penalty-corner.

Ajax bounced back after the break through a field goal by Rahat Sarwar in the 44th minute and the game was heading for a draw before Ashiquzzaman salvaged Moha-mmedan with a 61st minute winner.