Bangladesh completed a comprehensive 104-run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test in Dhaka on Tuesday after fast bowler Nahid Rana ripped through the tourists' batting on the final day.
Pakistan were bowled out for 163 while chasing a target of 268 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, handing Bangladesh a memorable victory in the first match of the two-Test series.
The win marks Bangladesh's third consecutive Test triumph against Pakistan.
Nahid produced a fiery spell of pace bowling to finish with 5-40, while off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz chipped in with one wicket after his first-innings five-for had already put Bangladesh in control of the contest.
Bangladesh resumed the fifth day on 152 for three in their second innings with an overall lead of 179 runs and quickly adopted an aggressive approach in search of a result.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front with a fluent 87 after having scored an unbeaten 101 in the first innings. The left-hander struck seven boundaries before being trapped lbw by spinner Noman Ali.
Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim added 22, while Mehidy contributed a brisk 24 to help Bangladesh extend the lead beyond 250 before declaring on 240 for nine shortly before lunch.
Pakistan's chase got off to a disastrous start when Taskin Ahmed dismissed Imam-ul-Haq for two with the score on six.
Although debutant Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal attempted to steady the innings, Bangladesh's bowlers maintained relentless pressure on a pitch offering uneven bounce and increasing assistance to the seamers.
Nahid then tore through the middle order with his raw pace, removing Abdullah, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan in a devastating spell that left Pakistan reeling.
The tourists never recovered as wickets continued to tumble under scoreboard pressure.
Azan, who had scored a century in the first innings, top-scored again with a fighting 45, but no other Pakistan batter managed to build a substantial innings.
Salman Agha and Hasan Ali briefly resisted, but Bangladesh wrapped up victory inside 53 overs when Nahid dismissed the final wicket to trigger celebrations among the home players and supporters.
The victory capped a dominant all-round performance from Bangladesh after they posted 413 in the first innings through Shanto's century and Mominul Haque's 91.
Pakistan responded with 386 thanks to debutant Azan's 103, Abdullah's 60 and Mohammad Rizwan's 59, but Mehidy's five-wicket haul secured Bangladesh a crucial 27-run lead.
Bangladesh then tightened their grip through second-innings contributions from Shanto, Mominul and Mushfiqur before their bowlers completed the job on the final day.
The win gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and marked another significant home Test triumph over Pakistan.
The second and final Test of the series will take place in Sylhet from May 16th.
