5 reasons why Bangladesh struggle in overseas conditions 

#2 Influence of T20 cricket

Shakib is one of Bangladesh's few Test calibre cricketers

In this day and age, when T20 leagues have become a far more lucrative source of income for a cricketer, it is only natural that they would try and have a stab at it. However, for a newly minted Test playing nation like Bangladesh, it might have adverse effects.

Youngsters starting out might be more interested in clubbing sixes, while bowlers might be focussed on honing their variations instead of enhancing the skills that are important in the longest format of the game. There is nothing wrong in it, obviously, but Bangladesh's cricketing infrastructure is still developing and unlike other Test playing nations, they might not have the wherewithal to manage a production line of cricketers who can swiftly graduate to T20 leagues after honing their skills in first-class cricket.

The absence of genuine Test-class cricketers could be attributed to the rise of T20 cricket and Bangladesh's inability to balance the two. Until they find a way to do that, the team will continue to struggle overseas.