At stumps, Shakib Al Hasan and the struggling Mahmudullah were at the crease, as Bangladesh needed an improbable 356 more runs to win the Test.
India turned up the heat on Bangladesh, hammering 158 runs in the post lunch session on Day Four to set a target of 459 in the one-off Test at Hyderabad.
Bangladesh were bowled out for 388 in their first innings, 299 runs behind India’s gargantuan 687 for 6 declared, in the first session on the fourth day.
Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday became the only cricketer from Bangladesh to score two Test centuries against India.
India will aim to bounce back after Bangladesh surprised them with sturdy partnerships which propelled the visitors to 322 for 6 on Day Three of the one-off Test.
The live cricket streaming of the fourth day’s play between India and Bangladesh will be available on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD in English, whereas the same will be available in Hindi on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD.
Bangladesh trail India by 365 runs at stumps on Day 3 at Hyderabad.
Bangladesh are 322 for 6 at stumps on Day Three versus India.
Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehedi Hasan Miraz added 87 runs for the seventh wicket in about 33 overs in the final session on Day Three.
Bangladesh spinner Mehedi Hasan said his catch to dismiss Ajinkya Rahane in the only Test between Bangladesh and India will provide him confidence on the field.