Tamim Iqbal has already been ruled out of the ODI series due to a groin injury. Tamim Iqbal, who could not play in the ODI series due to injury, will not be able to play in the first Test. Mustafizur Rahman is also not in the squad for the first Test.

Experienced batters Mushfiqur Rahim, Yasir Ali, and Taskin Ahmed have returned to the team. Former captain Mominul Haque has got a chance in the Test team despite not doing well in domestic cricket.

Bangladesh Squad: Mahmudul Hasan, Nazmul Hossain, Mominul Haque, Yasir Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Liton Das, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadat Hossain, Shariful Islam, Zakir Hasan, Rezaur Rahman, Anamul Haque Bijoy.