Bangladesh continued to dominate Australia in the Darwin Test, maintaining control over the hosts for five consecutive sessions across the opening two days.At tea on Friday, Bangladesh were 286 for 3 after 78 overs, having already secured an 88-run lead over Australia’s first-innings total of 198.Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and experienced batter Mushfiqur Rahim have further strengthened Bangladesh’s position. The pair have put together an unbeaten 55-run partnership for the fourth wicket.Shanto was closing in on a century, remaining unbeaten on 79, while Mushfiqur was on 26 not out.Their partnership has put Bangladesh in a strong position to build an even bigger lead as the Test progresses.Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Hasan Mahmud, earlier produced an impressive performance to restrict Australia to 198. The batters have since maintained the momentum with a disciplined display.With five successive sessions of dominance behind them, Bangladesh are now increasingly looking at the possibility of securing a memorable victory in Darwin.