, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh clawed back through disciplined bowling on the opening day of the Sylhet Test, restricting Ireland to 270 for eight at stumps after the visitors had made a steady start.

Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the attack with three wickets for 50 in 23 overs, while debutant left-arm spinner Hasan Murad impressed with two crucial scalps.

Pacers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana, along with Taijul Islam, chipped in with one wicket each to keep Bangladesh in control by the close of play.

Ireland's innings revolved around the contributions of Paul Stirling and Cade Carmichael, who each struck confident half-centuries.

Stirling, the more aggressive of the two, top-scored with 60, while the debutant Carmichael showed composure ...