Dhaka, May 8 -- Bangladesh seized control of the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday, ending on commanding score of 301 for 4 at Stumps on Day 1.

Despite losing early wickets, the home side rallied behind a magnificent century from Najmul Hossain Shanto (101) and a gritty 91 from Mominul Haque to frustrate the Pakistani bowling attack.

Pakistan captain won the toss and elected to bowl first. The pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali found rhythm quickly. While Afridi removed Mahmudul Hasan Joy (8) in the seventh over, Hasan Ali got rid of Shadman Islam (13). Bangladesh were left reeling at 31 for 2 in 10.1 overs.

The early breakthroughs, however, were as good as it g...