Starting the round with a two-shot advantage thanks to an opening 64, Jazz fired seven birdies against three bogeys to grab the outright lead on 11-under-par 132 total at the Kurmitola Golf Club.
The 21-year-old Thai, who lived as a monk for two weeks back home in Bangkok last December, credited his experience for strengthening his mental game and putting him in position to chase for a maiden Asian Tour title at the $300,000 event.
Overnight co-leader Shubhankar Sharma of India slipped to second place following a 68 but took consolation that he achieved his two-day target which allowed him to keep chase for a breakthrough win in the tournament where he finished third last year.
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan signed for a flawless 64 highlighted by seven birdies to share third place on 134 with countryman Panuphol Pittayarat, who returned with a 68, at the full-field Asian Tour event.
Home hero Siddikur Rahman kept the local hopes alive after carding a 66 to trail by six shots in fifth place alongside American Dodge Kemmer, who also returned with a bogey-free 64, in what is the third leg of the Asian Tour schedule this season.
A total of 73 players made the halfway cut set at three-over-par 145 at the Bashundhara Bangladesh Open, which is celebrating its third consecutive edition on the Asian Tour this season.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
