Tamim, Mahmudullah steady hosts

Bangladesh's Mehedi Hasan (L) gestures after taking six wickets as the team walks back after England's first innings during the second day's play of the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and England at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong on October 21, 2016. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh's Mehedi Hasan (L) gestures after taking six wickets as the team walks back after England's first innings during the second day's play of the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and England at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong on October 21, 2016. Photo: AFP


Bangladesh crossed 100 runs as Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah are trying to rebuild the innings after loss of two early wickets against England.

Earlier, spinner Moeen Ali removed both Imrul Kayes and Mominul Haque in the same over as Bangladesh was rattled early in their innings in reply to England's first innings total of 293.

Imrul and Tamim looked well in control, making 29, but Ali then came to cause the trouble. The hosts went to lunch with 29 for 2, as Ali bagged the brace without conceding one single run.

Earlier, Taijul Islam struck twice in the morning while Mehedi Hasan Miraz bagged another wicket to net a six-for on debut as England were restricted to 293.

England started Friday, the second day of the match, with 258 for 7 and Taijul picked the wicket of Chris Woakes (36) with the first ball of the day.

Taijul then made Adil Rashid, who made 26, give a catch to Sabbir Rahman while Miraz got Chris Broad (13) caught behind to end the English innings.