Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed their maiden Test victory against Pakistan as a significant and historic achievement. He emphasized that the victory was a total team effort and credited the belief and determination of the team to achieve something special. This victory marked Bangladesh's first win against Pakistan in the Test format, breaking a long streak of 12 losses and one draw in their previous 13 encounters.

Shanto praised the resilience of the team, particularly in overcoming challenges such as political unrest and severe floods in Pakistan that disrupted their preparations. Despite these adversities, the Tigers delivered a dominant performance, with Mushfiqur Rahim's 191 guiding Bangladesh to their highest Test total against Pakistan, and the spinners, Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, playing crucial roles in sealing the victory.

Shanto also highlighted the contributions of the seamers, the batting efforts of Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan, and the consistent preparation and commitment of Mushfiqur Rahim, which he believes were key to their success. This victory, which coincided with Shanto's birthday, was particularly special for the captain, who expressed his gratitude and pride in the team's hard work.