Bangladesh national football team's head coach Jamie Day on Tuesday named a 23-member squad for next month's Three Nations Cup in Kyrgyzstan with two non resident Bangladeshis in the squad.

The two surprising inclusions in the squad are Toronto-based 25-year-old forward Rahbar Wahed Khan, who plays for semi-professional side North Toronto Nitros and 18-year-old midfielder Tahmid Islam, who plays for French fifth division side USAA Vertou. 

Rahbar Wahed Khan. Photo: Collected

Goalkeeper Mitul Marma, defender Rezaul Karim, defender Atikuzzaman and midfielder Saad Uddin are the ones who were included either for the first time or made a comeback to the squad.

The omissions from the squad from the World Cup qualifiers earlier this year are: goalkeeper Rasel Mahmud Liton, defenders Rimon Hossain and Habibur Rahman Sohag, midfielders Mohammad Emon and Manik Molla along with forwards Mohammad Abdullah, Mehedi Hasan Royal, Sumon Reza and Mohammad Jewel.

Tahmid Islam. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh will play against Palestine on September 5 and Kyrgyzstan on September 7 as part of the Three Nations Cup before squaring off against Kyrgyzstan U-23 side on September 9. The men in red and green will play all these matches as part of their preparation for October's SAFF Championship in Maldives.

The players in Dhaka are expected to leave on August 28 for Bishkek where they will be joined by nine players from Bashundhara Kings, who are currently in Maldives for the AFC Cup.

SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Anisur Rahman, Shahidul Alam, Mitul Marma

Defenders: Bishwanath Ghosh, Topu Barman, Tariq Kazi, Rahmat Mia, Riyadul Hasan, Yeasin Arafat, Rezaul Karim, Mehedi Hasan, Atikuzzaman

Midfielders: Jamal Bhuiyan, Mashuk Mia Johnny, Sohel Rana, Saad Uddin, Rakib Hossain, Tahmid Islam; Forwards: Biplu Ahmed, Mahbubur Rahman, Matin Mia, Mohammad Ibrahim, Rahbar Wahed Khan