Openers Anamul Haque and Tamim Iqbal both struck half-centuries to steer Bangladesh to a challenging 251-7 in the second one-day International against Zimbabwe on Sunday.
The other Bangladesh batsmen could not capitalise on the strong start as Zimbabwe made regular inroads.
Mominul Haque was the other notable contributor with 33 not out. Mushfiqur Rahim made 27.
Leg-spinner Tafadza Kamungozi (2-38) and fast bowler Tinashe Panyangara (2-51) claimed two wickets apiece.