Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Bangladesh have tightened their hold on the Mirpur Test with an assured display on Day 3, piling on the pressure against a weary Ireland whose brief moments of resistance were ultimately swept aside.

By stumps at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday, riding high on a 211-run cushion, the hosts had extended their overall lead to a formidable 367 runs, reaching 156 for 1 in their second innings.

The opening pair of Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shadman Islam laid a rock-solid foundation, their composed 152-run stand a portrait of patience and precision.

Joy, fluent and confident, struck a brisk 60 off 75 deliveries before falling lbw to the young leg-spinner Gavin Hoey.

At the close, Shadman remained unbeaten on 69, q...