Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Bangladesh have announced their 16-member squad for the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against South Africa, with uncapped batter Mahfijul Islam earning his maiden call-up following an impressive run in the ongoing domestic first-class season.

The 22-year-old has been rewarded for his consistent performances in the National Cricket League, where he has scored a double century and a century across his last three matches. Mahfijul has accumulated more than 1,000 runs in 19 first-class appearances at an average of 33.67, according to ICC website.

The squad remains largely unchanged from the one currently featuring in the Test series against the West Indies, with pacer Khaled Ahmed returning in place of Nayeem...