Brendan Taylor's twin centuries went in vain as Mehidy Hasan's five-wicket haul helped Bangladesh crush Zimbabwe by 218 runs and level the two-match series 1-1.
Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah was instrumental in leaving Zimbabwe a record chase, hitting his second century as the hosts declared the second innings on 224/6.
Taijul Islam's 5-107, his sixth career five-for, and a stunning catch ruined Zimbabwe's hope of a comeback.
After his record 266-run fourth-wicket partnership with Mominul Haque (161) on the first day, Rahim made two important partnerships on day two to slowly bat out Zimbabwe.
Haque smashed 161, his third 150-plus knock, highest by any Bangladesh batsman while Rahim made an unbeaten 111 as the hosts were finally able to cross 200 runs after eight Test innings.
Mahmudullah urged his batsmen to adjust to a tricky wicket at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla stadium.
Zimbabwe had won their last Test match when they beat Pakistan at home in Harare in 2013.
Legspinner Brandon Mavuta claimed 4-21 while Sikandar Raza bagged 3-41while skittling the home side for a paltry 169.
Taijul was instrumental in triggering a collapse in Zimbabwe's second innings when they were bowled out for 181 from a dominating 101-2.
With a commanding 139-run lead, Zimbabwe reached 1-0 in their second innings before bad light brought an end to the day.
As they set up the innings, Mushfiqur Rahim, unbeaten on 28, hit a six over deep mid-wicket to fittingly finish the game in a show of sheer domination.
A 148-run partnership between Liton Das and Imruk Kayes in the opening stand proved to be key as Bangladesh raced to victory with 250/3, overhauling Zimbabwe's 246/7.
Kayes' third century was complemented by Mohammad Saiffudin's first 50 as they shared a national record of 127 for the seventh wicket after a middle-order collapse.
Opener Tamim posted his third successive half-century and Shakib made his second in succession to help Bangladesh post 216/9 on a tricky wicket before the latter finished with 3/34 to dismiss Zimbabwe for just 125 in 36.3 overs.
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