Dhaka, July 5 -- Bangladesh were bowled out for 248 in 45.5 overs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, with Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy leading the way in a topsy-turvy batting effort.

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh got off to a bright start despite losing opener Tanzid Hasan early.

Parvez and Najmul Hossain Shanto rebuilt with a 63-run stand, but Najmul's dismissal to a short ball from Charith Asalanka triggered a period of instability.

Quick wickets daunt Bangladesh in 2nd ODI vs Sri Lanka

Parvez impressed with his maiden ODI fifty, scoring 67 off 69 balls with six fours and three sixes before being bowled by Wanindu Hasaranga.

Towhid kept the innings going with a patient 51 off 69...