Mirpur, Bangladesh: Shaminda Eranga claimed 4-49 to help Sri Lanka wrap up Bangladesh's first innings for 232 before stumps on Day 1 of the first test on Monday.
Surnaga Lakmal also returned with 3-66 to extend Bangladesh's woe.
Eranga particularly was dangerous, bowling with high speed and troubling the Bangladeshi batsmen from the start. His decisive short-pitch deliveries were tough to negotiate in a pitch that still offered considerable assistance for the pacers.
Rangana Herath ended with 2-50.
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored with 61 for his side. His 13th test half-century was studded with nine fours. He was the key in Bangladesh's revival.
Shakib Al Hasan also struck nine fours in his 55, his 15th test half-century. He was trapped lbw, attempting to sweep off Herath's delivery that ended the 86-run partnership with Rahim.
Most of the top order batsmen failed to reach double digits, paying the price of being too aggressive.
Amid the failure of the top order batsman, No. 7 batsman Sohag Gazi scored 42. Debutant Shamsur Rahman made 33
