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Khulna: Opener Tamim Iqbal's restrained batting helped Bangladesh reach 193-3 on the first day of the second test against Zimbabwe on Monday.
At stumps, Iqbal was 74 not out with Shakib Al Hasan on 13, leaving the Zimbabwe bowlers frustrated.
Mahmudullah was the other notable scorer with 56.
Iqbal made two significant partnerships with Mominu Haque (35) and Mahmudullah to lay a solid platform for Bangladesh after captain Mushfiqur Rahim won the toss and elected to bat first.
The day began for Zimbabwe almost perfectly as they dismissed Shamsur Rahman cheaply to leave Bangladesh 6 for 1. Shamsur Rahman was the only batsman to be dismissed in the morning session when he was trapped lbw for 2 by Elton Chigumbura. The umpire's decision was not out but Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor called for review.
Mominul Haque and Iqbal helped the side back on track as the pitch gradually slowed and Zimbabwe bowled in controlled aggression. Their 72-run partnership rescued Bangladesh from the early trouble. Haque was undone by the extra bounce off Panyangara to offer a return catch.
Iqbal, brought up his first 50 against Zimbabwe in the last over before tea when he took a single off Natsai M'Shangwe. It was his 17th 50 overall for which he had to concede 169 balls, making it easily his slowest 50 ever in International cricket.
Iqbal formed another important partnership with Mahmdullah who was trapped lbw by Panyangra just after the new ball was taken. Along with Shakib Al Hasan, he then saw off the day without further trouble.
Tinshae Panyangara claimed 2-29 while Elton Chigumbura returned figures with 1-32 for Zimbabwe.
Earlier, Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim won the toss and elected to bat.
Bangladesh lead the three-Test series 1-0 thanks to a nervy three-wicket win in the first Test in Dhaka last week.
The home side brought in paceman Rubel Hossain for Al-Amin Hossain, who opted out because he is taking exams at university.
Zimbabwe made three changes from the first Test -- debuts to batsman Brian Chari and leg-spinner Natsai M'shangwe and bringing in Malcolm Waller for Vusimuzi Sibanda, Tafadzwa Kamungozi and John Nyumbu.
Teams
Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim (Capt & wk), Tamim Iqbal, Shamsur Rahman, Mominul Haque, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Shuvagata Hom, Shahadat Hossain, Taijul Islam , Jubair Hossain and Rubel Hossain.
Zimbabwe: Brendan Taylor (Capt), Sikandar Raza, Brian Chari, Regis Chakabva (wk), Hamilton Masakadza, Elton Chigumbura, Craig Ervine, Tendai Chatara, Natsai M'shangwe, John Nyumbu and Tinashe Panyangara.
Brief scores
Bangladesh - 193/3 (Tamim Iqbal 74*, Mahmudullah 56)
