Prince will leave his position as the head coach of South African domestic side Western Province to take over the role with Bangladesh. The South African worked with Bangladesh in a similar capacity during their successful tour of Zimbabwe in July, but wasn't on hand during Bangladesh's 4-1 T20I home series victory against Australia.

Speaking on his appointment, Prince said in a statement: "I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the Bangladesh national team during what was obviously a very successful tour for the team in Zimbabwe. The level of cricket played by both Bangladesh and Zimbabwe was of a really high standard."

Prince added that the quality and unity in the Bangladesh camp meant their first-ever series victory against Australia wasn't a surprise to him.

"I don't think the results (against Australia) came as a surprise to anyone in the Bangladesh camp. When I was subsequently offered the chance to join the team on a full-time basis, it was a no-brainer."