Bangladesh is playing a friendly match

with Bhutan to warm up before taking the field against Singapore in the Asian Cup qualifiers. Coach Javier Cabrera has included two expatriate footballers, Hamza Chowdhury and Fahamedul Islam, in the squad for the friendly match. Defender Taj Uddin is also making his debut in the national team jersey with Italy expatriate Fahamedul in this match.

Mitul Marma will be in goal from the start against Bhutan at the National Stadium in Dhaka today. In defense, Tapu Barman, Tariq Kazi and two brothers Saad Uddin and Taj Uddin. In midfield, Jamal, Hamza, Sohel Rana and Syed Kazem Shah. And in attack, the Kabares have placed their trust in Rakib Hossain and Fahamedul.

Shahriar Emon, Sheikh Morsalin, Mohammad

Hridoy, Shakil Ahad Topu and Mujibur Rahman Joni have been left out of the playing XI against India in March. Javier Cabrera will likely play the team in a 4-4-2 formation. He can also field the team in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Bangladesh have the previous record against Bhutan. They have won 12 of the 16 matches so far, with two draws and two losses. However, Javier Cabrera's team lost the last match at Changlimithang Stadium on September 8 last year.

Bangladesh XI

Mitul Marma, Tapu Barman, Tariq Kazi, Taj Uddin, Saad Uddin, Jamal Bhuiyan, Hamza Chowdhury, Sohel Rana, Syed Kazem Shah, Rakib Hossain and Fahamidul Islam.