BDR's 12th league crown in 13 attempts was confirmed when they defeated Narinda Progoti Boys 25-10 in the last league match at the handball ground at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

Since the inception of premiership in 1984, only Surjodoy Krira Chakra have won the title in 1991-92.

BDR finished the seven-team fray with maximum 18 points while runners-up Narinda were three points adrift. It was the third time they have clinched the runners-up spot.

In the day's match, the winners led the first half 11-9. Aliur netted six goals while Mojammel, Khairuzzaman and Kamrul scored five each.

Sultan scored four and Shibli three for the vanquished.

Narinda's Amjad Hossain was adjudged the player of the league.

Bangladesh Handball Federation general secretary Asaduzzaman Kohinoor distributed prizes among the winners.