West Indies set Bangladesh a target of 369 runs to win the second and final Test and level the two-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday, leaving the hosts two and a half sessions to chase down the total on the final day.
Chasing such a target will be a major challenge for Bangladesh, who have never won a Test after successfully chasing more than 215 runs in the fourth innings. Their highest successful fourth-innings chase came against West Indies in 2009.
West Indies resumed the fifth day's play at 345-3 and batted for the first hour before declaring their second innings at 398-6.
Overnight unbeaten batter Kavem Hodge added just two runs before being dismissed for 142, while Amir Jangoo, who scored 133 in the first innings, remained unbeaten on 39.
Bangladesh's spinners then struck at regular intervals to prevent the visitors from extending their lead further. Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets each, sharing all six wickets to fall.
Earlier, West Indies were bowled out for 356 in their first innings, with Hasan Mahmud claiming six wickets for 90 runs.
In reply, Towhid Hridoy produced a remarkable unbeaten 242 to guide Bangladesh to 386, giving the hosts a 30-run first-innings lead.
Bangladesh now face a challenging task if they are to secure victory and level the series.
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