Bangladesh Volleyball Federation (BVF) yesterday picked 25 players in a bid to form the women's national team as well as provide long-term training for international competitions.

Some 85 players from different districts, services teams, schools, colleges and universities took part in the open trial, which was sponsored by IFAD Group.  The selection committee trimmed the number to 30 on the opening day, Sunday, before picking the final 25 players yesterday at the National Volleyball Stadium.