Bangladesh Ansar retained the title of the EXIM Bank 31st National Women’s Handball Competition after defeating Naogaon district in the final at the Bir Shreshtha Nur Mohammad Stadium in Narail on Friday.

Ansar beat Naogaon by 26-12 points to complete their record 19th championship title in the competition.

Ansar’s Alpona Akther was adjudged as the best player while Naogaon’s Tabassum Pinki won the best goalkeeper award of the competition.