However, head coach Phil Simmons said the team's priority is improving their performances in 50-over cricket rather than worrying about qualification calculations.
Bangladesh have lost four of their last five ODI series, and Simmons stressed the need for the side to perform in line with the talent available in the current squad.
“The ultimate goal is to get better at ODI cricket rather than just focusing on qualification math," Simmons told reporters in Mirpur.
"Although the team currently lacks some of the experience it had when Bangladesh was at the top of the ODI rankings, the focus is on playing to the level the current talent allows. The purpose of the current work is to ensure the team climbs the table. The objective is not just to be an automatic qualifier in the top eight, but to consistently move upward by playing better cricket,” he added.
The 14-team ODI World Cup scheduled for next year will feature hosts South Africa national cricket team and Zimbabwe national cricket team, alongside the eight highest-ranked Full Member teams in the ICC ODI rankings as of March 31, 2027, forming the 10 direct entrants.
“While the ultimate goal is to reach a higher ranking by the time qualification is determined, the immediate focus is on the quality of play,” Simmons added.
