Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud and wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan have joined veteran batter Litton Das on the sidelines ahead of the side's campaign in the Asia Cup T20 tournament in the UAE, beginning August 27.

The loss of the two key players is a big blow to Banglandesh in its bid to capture their maiden Asia Cup title. While Bangladesh have finished runners-up thrice -- in 2012, 2016 and 2018 -- they have never won the continental trophy.