, May 17 -- A disciplined bowling performance spearheaded by Nahid Rana and Taijul Islam powered Bangladesh to a critical 46-run first-innings lead, bundling Pakistan out for 232 on the second afternoon of the Sylhet Test.

Building on the foundation of Litton Das's brilliant 126 from the opening day, which lifted Bangladesh to 278, the home bowlers maintained unwavering pressure.

Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz had already left Pakistan reeling at 96-4 by lunch, but it was the post-lunch session where the hosts truly drove home their advantage.

The turning point arrived when young speedster Nahid Rana broke a dangerous 63-run partnership by undoing Babar Azam with a clever change of pace.

Babar, who looked menacing during his 68 o...