The Black Caps have opted to declare on day two of the second Test in Christchurch after reaching 521-6.
The Black Caps' impressive total was anchored by Tom Latham's big innings of 252.
Starting the day on 186, Latham moved to 200 in the morning session as NZ looked to press home their day one advantage which saw them end play on a mammoth 349-1.
The stand-in skipper brought up the milestone with a cover drive, acknowledging his family including his wife Nicole and baby son Angus, who were in the crowd.
Despite wickets falling consistently at the other end with Devon Conway [109], Ross Taylor [28], Henry Nicholls [0] and Daryl Mitchell [3] all falling within the space of 20 overs, Latham continued to add to his tally before he was joined by Tom Blundell.
Latham and Blundell picked up the pace after lunch, with Latham going out in style after smashing two sixes and a four right before a top edge saw him finally dismissed.
Blundell quickly brought up a 50 soon after with Kyle Jamieson joining him at the crease.
As the pair went to drinks, Latham opted to declare with the Black Caps in a commanding position.
Blundell finished 57 not out while Jamieson added four runs.
Bangladesh lead the two-Test series 1-0.
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