Tamim Iqbal has stepped down as Bangladesh's ODI captain with immediate effect and has withdrawn himself from the Asia Cup 2023 as he needs some more time to recover from the recurring back problem.

After a meeting involving all parties, it has been decided that the left-handed opener will not be part of Bangladesh's squad for the multinational tournament starting on 31 August.

Tamim arrived at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan's residence at around 8 pm to sit with the latter. Jalal Yunus, chairman of the cricket operations department of the BCB, was also present there.

Tamim returned to the country on 31 July after receiving treatment in London. Earlier, he stated that he would sit with the board to discuss his future.

In a press conference after the meeting, Tamim said, "I have informed the Prime Minister of my decision [to leave captaincy]. I have made the decision for the betterment of the team".

Nazmul previously stated that Litton Das, who is the official vice-captain, would lead in Tamim's absence. But things have changed massively after Tamim's decision to give up captaincy.

"We'll decide [on the new captain] after discussion with everyone," Nazmul said. "Now that he has stepped down, the situation is not that simple. The new captain has to lead not only in the Asia Cup but also in the World Cup".

Jalal Yunus said Tamim is likely to be back for the New Zealand series at home.