, May 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday greeted the Bangladesh national cricket team for defeating Pakistan in a Test match for the first time on home soil.

"The Prime Minister congratulated the Bangladesh national cricket team on their historic Test victory over Pakistan national cricket team at home," said a congratulatory message issued by the PM's Press Wing.

The Tigers secured a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Bangladesh had earlier won their previous two Tests against Pakistan in Pakistan. The latest victory marked their first Test win over Pakistan on home soil.

It was also the Tigers' third consecutive Test victo...