Ahead of the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers against India, Bangladesh has announced a 38-member preliminary squad. The match is set to take place in Shillong, India. The squad includes Hamza Chowdhury, who recently transferred to Sheffield United from an English Premier League club, and Fahmidul Islam, who plays for Italian club Olbia Calcio. Among the 38 players, the highest number—14—are from Bashundhara Kings, while 8 players are from Abahani.