Schutt gave Australia the first breakthrough, removing Farzana Haque after the openers had given Bangladesh a steady start.
Gardner then struck twice in quick succession to leave Bangladesh three down, also claiming the important wicket of Haider, who had put on a 41-run stand with Sharmin Akter for the second wicket. Gardner also dismissed Akter soon after.
Alana King joined in as Australia’s bowlers continued to tighten their grip. Nigar Sultana Joty was stumped while trying to hit King down the ground before Beth Mooney took a sharp catch at point to dismiss Shorna Akter off King’s bowling.
Sutherland and Wareham maintained the pressure, cleaning up the middle and lower order by sharing the final four wickets between them.
However, Mostary carried on with her fine innings and brought up her fifty, receiving steady support from Fariha Trisna at the other end as Bangladesh reached a competitive total, having been 165/9 at the end of 46 overs. This was the first time Australia failed to bowl out an opponent in the ongoing tournament.