Pakistan, May 9 -- A century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and a half-century by Mominul Haque put Bangladesh in command as they frustrated Pakistan's bowling on the opening day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday.

After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh ended the day at 301-4 in 85 overs with Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten on 48 runs coming off 104 deliveries featuring six fours while Litton Das scored eight off 35 balls.

Left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi struck early to give Pakistan their first breakthrough as opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy was dismissed for eight off 19 deliveries, including two boundaries.

Shadman Islam was the second batter to depart early, which put pressure on Bangladesh after be...