Having done enough over the years to shed the underdogs tag, in-form Bangladesh will start as favourites in Group B in the qualifying round as they open their T20 World Cup campaign against Scotland here on Sunday.
Bangladesh have been drawn alongside Scotland, Oman and Papua New Guinea in the first round and going by recent form, they are expected to top group B and qualify for the Super 12 stage.
Bangladesh are coming into the tournament with nine T20I wins in the calendar year, only behind South Africa who have 12.
In fact, since losing to New Zealand in March away from home, Bangladesh have registered series wins over Zimbabwe (2-1), Australia (4-1) and New Zealand (3-2).
If they manage to qualify, Bangladesh will join India, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Pakistan and the group A runners-up in the Super 12 and that should be incentive enough for Bangladesh.