Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Bangladesh will field a familiar core, with a single fresh addition, when they take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Abu Dhabi later this month.

Saif Hassan has been handed his maiden ODI call-up, stepping in as Litton Kumer Das recovers from a side strain.

On Friday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) unveiled a 16-member squad for the series, as much of the roster mirrors the side that faced Sri Lanka earlier this year, with just two changes.

Alongside Litton, Parvez Hossain Emon will sit out the series.

The 26-year-old Saif's consistent performances in recent T20Is earned him a promotion into the 50-over setup, where he is expected to bolster the top order.

Five players -- skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, ...