Bangladesh will appear in three one-day internationals and two Tests on their first trip to New Zealand since 2001-02, when they lost both Tests. The opening Test starts on January 4 at Dunedin, which has not been used in this format since 1996-97, and the second match will be at Wellington's Basin Reserve from January 12.

"Bangladesh showed at the World Cup that they are a steadily improving side who can be dangerous if underestimated," New Zealand Cricket's chief executive Justin Vaughan said. "With matches at key locations during the holiday period we expect the Bangladesh tour to be well supported."

New Zealand and England will be familiar opponents in 2008, with this series followed almost immediately by the return leg. "This is a comprehensive tour by England and we are expecting a large number of English fans," Vaughan said. "The series will build on our traditional rivalry with them ahead of the tour there in May next year."

Twenty20 games will be held at Christchurch and Auckland before the one-day internationals start. The Test series begins at Hamilton on March 5 and the remaining two matches will be at Wellington and Napier.

Bangladesh tour of New Zealand
December 26, 1st ODI, Auckland
December 28, 2nd ODI, Napier
December 31, 3rd ODI, Queenstown
January 4-8, 1st Test, Dunedin
January 12-16, 2nd Test, Wellington