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Qassem, who promotion from deputy leader was announced on Tuesday replacing Haasan Nasarallah as the head of the Lebanon-based armed group

Qassem repeated his group's rejection of direct talks, charging that key Israel ally Washington "is not an honest broker".

Soleimani headed the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force and helped orchestrate Iran's involvement with paramilitary groups abroad.

Opener Mohammad Naim top scored for Bangladesh with his 62-run knock while Mushfiqur Rahim contributed unbeaten 57 runs.

Naim struck an unbeaten 63 from just 51 balls, with six fours, while Sarkar hit two sixes and four fours in his 45-ball 50 which was ended by a fine piece of work by wicketkeeper Regis Chakabva.

Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili offered little information about the convicted man, beyond giving his name as Mahmoud Mousavi Majd.