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List Of Tallest Buildings In Bangladesh
This list of tallest buildings in Bangladesh ranks skyscrapers in Bangladesh based on official height. Most of the high-rise buildings in Bangladesh are in the capital Dhaka. Tallest buildings This lists ranks buildings in Bangladesh based on official height. All the buildings listed below rise at least from the ground. An asterisk (*) indicates that the building is still under construction, but has been Topped-out. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. File:ORION Group constructed the highest building in the country City Centre.jpg, City Centre Dhaka File:BRB Cable Tower (40 floor) 3.jpg, BRB Cable Tower, Kushtia File:Banani Unique DCC Complex.jpg, DCC Unique Complex Under construction This lists buildings that are under construction in Bangladesh and are planned to rise at least 400 feet (121 m). Buildings that have already been topped out are excluded. Proposed, approved, or on hold This list ranks buildings that were once under c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city in the world with a population of 8.9 million residents as of 2011, and a population of over 21.7 million residents in the Greater Dhaka Area. According to a Demographia survey, Dhaka has the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world, and is popularly described as such in the news media. Dhaka is one of the major cities of South Asia and a major global Muslim-majority city. Dhaka ranks 39th in the world and 3rd in South Asia in terms of urban GDP. As part of the Bengal delta, the city is bounded by the Buriganga River, Turag River, Dhaleshwari River and Shitalakshya River. The area of Dhaka has been inhabited since the first millennium. An early modern city developed from the 17th century as a provincial capital and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radisson Blu Hotel, Chittagong
Radisson Blu Hotel, Chittagong is a five-star hotel located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is a hotel of Radisson Blu Radisson Blu is an international chain of hotels operated by Radisson Hotels. With roots dating back to the 1960s, the Radisson Blu brand name came into existence in 2009 with a rebranding from Radisson SAS. Its hotels are found in major cities, ... brand owned by Radisson Hotel Group. It is the first five-star hotel in Chittagong. History Sena Hotel Development, in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group (formerly known as Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group) took three and a half years to build the hotel. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the hotel on March 1, 2015, and the hotel opened for customers on April 14, 2015, the first day of Bengali New Year. Features The hotel has 241 bedrooms, four international restaurants, three bars, two banquet halls, a swimming pool, an outdoor tennis court and a spa centre. References {{commons category, Radisson Blu Chitt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolshiri Abashon
Jolshiri Abashon is a residential area developed by Jolshiri Abashon corporation, a sister corporation of Army Officers Housing Scheme, in Rupganj Upazila, Narayanganj District. It is exclusively built for Bangladesh Army officers. It was refereed by the name Army Housing Scheme in the past. History In 2010, Army Housing Scheme had purchased 1400 bigha for the Jolshiri residential project. Quarter Master General of Bangladesh Army was the Chairman for the Scheme. The plan was to purchase up to 13 thousand bigha or 4333 acres in Rupganj Upazila, Narayanganj District. On 24 October 2010, seven thousand residents of Rupganj laid siege to Tanmushury camp, of Bangladesh Army involved with the Army Housing Scheme. The protesters had clashed with law-enforcement personnel. In the ensuing violence, 50 people were injured including 15 who were shot by members of Rapid Action Battalion and Bangladesh Army. Bangladesh Police reported that their personnel did not fire any rounds. The Army off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberation Tower (Purbachal, Dhaka)
Liberation Tower is a skyscraper that will be built in Central Business District (CBD) at Purbachal Sector 19 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The project is a part of Bangabandhu Tri-Towers project, which will include two other towers: Language Tower (244m) and Legacy Tower Legacy Tower may refer to: * Legacy at Millennium Park, Chicago * Legacy Tower (Purbachal, Dhaka), Bangladesh * Legacy Tower (Rochester, New York) * Legacy Tower at Miami Worldcenter Miami Worldcenter is a large mixed-use development under cons ... (428m). References {{reflist Purbachal Proposed skyscrapers Proposed buildings and structures in Bangladesh Skyscrapers in Bangladesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purbachal New Town
Purbachal New Town Project or formerly Purbachal Residential Model Town is the biggest planned township in Bangladesh. The project area consists of about 6,227 acres (25 square kilometer) land located in between the Shitalakhya and the Balu River at Rupgonj thana of Narayanganj District and at Kaligonj Thana of Gazipur District, in the northeastern side of Dhaka. The Township will be linked with twelve-lane expressway from the Airport Road/Pragati swarani crossing. The distance is only 6.8 km. There will be provision of about 26,000 residential plots of different sizes, 62,000 apartments with all necessary infrastructure and urban facilities. RAJUK intends to plan and develop the area as self-contained new township with all modern facilities. By 2025 Japanese construction giant Kajima Corporation, along with their Bangladeshi partner Sikder Group, has announced to complete the construction of 142 storied supertall skyscraper Iconic Tower in Purbachal sector 19. Back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legacy Tower (Purbachal, Dhaka)
The Legacy Tower is an under-construction supertall skyscraper in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The skyscraper is a part of Bangabandhu tri-tower: alongside 71-floors Liberation Tower and 52-floors Language Tower and the centerpiece of US$12 billion central business district development project in Purbachal. The 111-floors tower will rise tall. The construction of the tri-towers officially commenced on 10 September 2020. The design, created by Heerim Architects and Planners of South Korea incorporates many unique structural and aesthetic features such as solar glass and automatic waste-management systems. As a result, a large portion of the towers' energy demand will be met with renewable energy. The structural consultancy of the project is being provided by Archetype Group of France. The towers are being created by PowerPac Holdings Limited, a joint consortium of Kajima Corporation and Sikder Group. Location The Legacy Tower is located in Purbachal, Dhaka. History The concept for a supe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylhet
Sylhet ( bn, সিলেট) is a metropolitan city in northeastern Bangladesh. It is the administrative seat of the Sylhet Division. Located on the north bank of the Surma River at the eastern tip of Bengal, Sylhet has a subtropical climate and lush highland terrain. The city has a population of more than half a million and is one of the largest cities in Bangladesh after Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna. Sylhet is one of Bangladesh's most important spiritual and cultural centres. Furthermore, it is one of the most economically important cities after Dhaka and Chittagong. The city produces the highest amount of tea and natural gas. The hinterland of the Sylhet valley is the largest oil and gas-producing region in Bangladesh. It is also the largest hub of tea production in Bangladesh. It is notable for its high-quality cane and agarwood. The city is served by the Osmani International Airport, named after General Bangabir M A G Osmani, the Commander-in-Chief of the Mukti B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bogra
Bogra ( bn, বগুড়া), officially known as Bogura, is a major city located in Bogra District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. The city is a major commercial hub in Northern Bangladesh. It is the second largest city in Rajshahi Division with a population of over 1 million residents. The Bogra bridge connects the Rajshahi Division and Rangpur Division. Bogra is named after Nasiruddin Bughra Khan, the Governor of Bengal from 1279 to 1282 and the son of Delhi Sultan Ghiyasuddin Balban. The city is approximately and is divided into 21 wards. Bogra has a population of around 12,40,000 people. Since it is one of the oldest cities in Bengal, Bogra is famous for its many ancient Buddhist stupas, Hindu temples, and ancient palaces of Buddhist kings and Muslim sultans. The city has produced notable personalities including Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra of Pakistan, President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh, both of whom were born or have lived in the city. History Bogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grameen Bank
Grameen Bank ( bn, গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক) is a microfinance organisation and community development bank founded in Bangladesh. It makes small loans (known as microcredit or "grameencredit") to the impoverished without requiring collateral. Grameen Bank originated in 1976, in the work of Professor Muhammad Yunus at University of Chittagong, who launched a research project to study how to design a credit delivery system to provide banking services to the rural poor. In October 1983 the Grameen Bank was authorised by national legislation to operate as an independent bank. The bank grew significantly between 2003 and 2007. As of January 2011, the total borrowers of the bank number 8.4 million, and 97% of those are women. In 1998 the Bank's "Low-cost Housing Program" won a World Habitat Award. In 2006, the bank and its founder, Muhammad Yunus, were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. History Muhammad Yunus was inspired during the Bangladesh fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yunus Centre
The Yunus Centre, in Dhaka, Bangladesh is a think tank for issues related to social business, working in the field of poverty alleviation and sustainability. It is 'aimed primarily at promoting and disseminating Professor Yunus’ philosophy, with a special focus on social business' and currently chaired by Prof. Muhammad Yunus. Its Executive Director is Ms. Lamiya Morshed. History After Prof. Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank received the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2006, a personal office for Prof. Yunus under the name of ‘Yunus Secretariat’ was formed. From the very beginning on, the Yunus Secretariat was mainly aiming at promoting Prof. Yunus’ philosophy of social business and served as a one-stop resource centre for anyone interested in social business. In July 2008, it was renamed the Yunus Centre and continues to develop new social businesses, provide technical help to social business start-ups and liaise with anybody interested in the topic. They also publish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiban Bima Tower
Jiban Bima Tower is a high-rise building located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located in Motijheel, the central business district of the metropolis. It rises to a height of and comprises a total of 21 floors. Jiban Bima Bhaban is the one of the tallest high-rises in Dhaka City. Currently the head office of Jiban Bima Corporation Bangladesh is in this building along with several banks and other offices. It is constructed by Concord Group. See also * List of tallest buildings in Bangladesh * List of tallest buildings in Dhaka Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh has over 750 high rise buildings. The list below indicates the tallest buildings in Dhaka ranking from highest to lowest based on official heights. Currently, City Centre Dhaka is the city's tallest building, w ... * Khuda Buksh References {{reflist Buildings and structures in Dhaka Skyscraper office buildings in Bangladesh Motijheel Thana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bashundhara City
Bashundhara City, often marketed as Bashundhara City Shopping Complex or Bashundhara City Shopping Mall, ( bn, বসুন্ধরা সিটি) is a shopping mall in Dhaka. The mall is located in Panthapath, near Kawran Bazar, and was opened to the public on 6 August 2004. The building complex is 19 stories tall and covers an area of , making it the second largest shopping mall in Bangladesh. It is also one of the largest shopping malls in South Asia, with up to 50,000 visitors each day, The mall has space for 2,325 retail stores and cafeterias. It features a large underground gymnasium, a Star Cineplex cinema, a penthouse food court, an ice skating rink, a theme park, a fitness club, and a swimming pool. It also includes the 19-story corporate offices of the Bashundhara Group. It is designed by the principal architect Mustapha Khalid Palash and Mohammad Foyez Ullah of Vistaara. Construction Construction started in 1998 under Shafiat Sobhan, the vice-chairman of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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