Bangladesh have announced a 17-man squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Experienced cricketer Mahmudullah Riyad, however, has not been included in the squad while Tanzid Hasan Tamim got a maiden call-up.

Tanzid is one of two openers selected to cover for Tamim Iqbal who is recovering from a back injury. 

Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed were recalled to the Bangladesh squad for the 17-man Asia Cup squad. 

Chief selector Minhajul Abedin made the announcement on Saturday, meeting the ACC's deadline after captain Shakib Al Hasan was named the ODI captain on the previous day.

Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim.

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