Mymensingh opener Mahfijul Islam Robin struck an unbeaten century to put his side in control against Dhaka on the opening day of the National Cricket League’s third round on Sunday.
Mahfijul was unbeaten on 116 as Mymensingh reached 226-4 at stumps in Cox’s Bazar. Dhaka leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob took two wickets for 42 runs.
In Chattogram, Sylhet were bowled out for 179 on the first day, with Mehedi Hasan (3-29) and Shadhin Islam (3-52) sharing six wickets. Zakir Hasan made 71 before retiring hurt.
Rangpur finished the day on 32-1 in reply, trailing by 147 runs with nine wickets in hand.
At the Sylhet Academy Ground, Chattogram dismissed Khulna for 201, with Ahmed Sharif taking 3-40. Imranuzzaman remained unbeaten on 64 for Khulna.
Chattogram reached 72-3 by stumps, trailing by 129 runs with seven wickets remaining.
In Rajshahi, Barishal were bowled out for 229, with left-arm spinner Saklayen Sajib claiming 4-15.
Rajshahi ended the day on 24-1 in reply, still 205 runs behind with nine wickets in hand.