On this holy land of Sylhet ,where great saint Hazrath Shahjalal (R.A) sleeps with fellow 360 saints, this land has been truly blessed by God with abundant mineral resources like oil , gas, tea, cement,gold, rice, all types of exotic fruits and fauna.
Above all its people a virile, strong, brave, adventurous people, left their mark all over the world, as great seamen, and businessmen.
This is the land of milk and honey, a Garden of heaven on earth.
On this land a World class Mega apartment and Commercial complex, has been started. This project is being built at the biggest and posh residential area of Sylhet, called Uposhahar at 60’ wide main road .
This mega complex consists of, two 12 storied and one twenty storied buildings.
The main 20 storey Syed Plaza building consists of 5 storied shopping mall and rest apartments and office space.
The residential units are designed with the concept of single house apartment separated by 12’ wide corridor and 8’.-0 wide void between apartments as if individual houses across 12’ wide road,
With all time security arrangement with all type of modern amenities and facilities, with big under ground parking lot, children’s play area and prayer hall.
To get in touch with nature about 40% of the land will kept open which will be used for pleasant landscaping.
This landmark project is seen as benchmark for sylhet as developers are competing with each other to out do each other. We are going to see more and more similer projects in Sylhet very soon.


Multiplan Shahjalal city

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Fschy/shajalalcity1.jpg

20 storied Syed Plaza

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Fschy/sylhetshahcity6.jpg

http://img69.echo.cx/img69/9938/sylhetshahcity38du.jpg


http://img1.echo.cx/img1/9118/sylhetshahcity48wf.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Fschy/sylhetshahcity8.jpg

http://img1.echo.cx/img1/396/sylhetshahcity55ia.jpg


http://img32.echo.cx/img32/7544/sylhetshahcity27ot.jpg
_________________________________________________________________

Other pics & projects of Sylhet

Jainta Sylhet
http://img245.echo.cx/img245/6854/sylhetjainta8kc.jpg


Hillside Apartments
A complex comprising 6 10 storied Apartment Buildings
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/1060/sylhethillsideapartments4in.jpg

Bluewater Shopping city
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Fschy/bluewater2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Fschy/bluewater1.jpg

Garden Tower
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Fschy/gardentowerslim.jpg

Pacific Tower
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Fschy/sylhetpacifictower.gif

Thikana Tower
http://img122.echo.cx/img122/2404/sylhettikanatower9zf.jpg

Spring Tower
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Fschy/springtower.jpg

Hotel Supreme
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/9186/supremehotel4os.jpg


Jalalabad Bhaban
http://img30.echo.cx/img30/6031/sylhetjalalabadgasbhaban6kh.jpg

There are many many more ongoing projects in Sylhet i'll post some of those pics later.








.

Golden Boy, good to see you step up.

construction site pics of Hillside Apartmets in Sylhet.

http://www.hillsideapartment.com/1.jpg

http://www.hillsideapartment.com/5.jpg

http://www.hillsideapartment.com/8.jpg

http://www.hillsideapartment.com/4.jpg

http://www.hillsideapartment.com

Where is Sylhet?

Sylhet is on the north-eastern part of Bangladesh. It is the third largest city in Bangladesh.

anything new frm sylhet?

“Valley City” - located on the slopes of Lakkatura Tea Estate hills will have 67 luxury duplex bungalows on 14 bigha land. More than 30% land has been earmarked for roads, greenery and a private lake. Besides that each bungalow would also have its own private lawn for the family members to enjoy.

http://www.valleycitysylhet.com/images/sylhet_map.gif

http://www.valleycitysylhet.com/images/IMAGE_1.gif

http://www.valleycitysylhet.com/images/lake_view.gif

http://www.valleycitysylhet.com/images/Cam_entry_00011.gif

http://www.valleycitysylhet.com/images/Cam_entry_00422.gif

http://www.valleycitysylhet.com/images/bungalow.gif

http://www.valleycitysylhet.com/images/Lake_night00.jpg

http://www.valleycitysylhet.com/introduction.html

Samad Plaza: MSC Real Estate Ltd. is proud to introduce the most modern commercial complex for the Fenchugonj residents. Fenchugonj dwellers would no longer require commuting to Sylhet to fulfill their urban needs but can avail those facilities at their doorsteps. The unique features of SAMAD PLAZA would not only be a land mark for the local residents but it would become a trend-setter in Fenchugonj as well as the entire Sylhet district.

http://www.mscestate.com/images/summer.jpg

http://www.mscestate.com/images/winter.jpg

http://www.mscestate.com/index.html

Agricultural university to be set up in Sylhet soon

Apr 30: An agricultural university will be established here soon to expand the opportunity of higher education in agriculture in the northeast region of the country.

University Grants Commission (UGC) will implement the project involving an estimated cost of Tk 41.60 crore under the supervision of Education Ministry.

The work is likely to be finished by 2009.

The existing Sylhet Government Veterinary College in Baluchar area of the town will be regarded as veterinary faculty of the university.

In the first phases, basic academic infrastructure will be created for 1,800 students and residential facilities for 600 students. Degree will be given on nine subjects- Soil Science, Genetic and Plant Breeding, Agriculture Engineering and Technology, Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Fish Management of Pathology, Anatomy and Histology, Animal Nutrition and Dairy Science.

The present government veterinary college, which was established in 1996 on 50 acres of land, has been included as Veterinary Science Faculty of the university on April 26.

http://independent-bangladesh.com/news/may/01/01052006ct.htm#A5

wow these house lok lik uk's house
thx for the news tmac
where do u get these news frm t?

this thread should be moved to Cityscapes and Urban Development in Bangladesh sub forum.

an under construction highrise in Sylhet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/sylhetunknown10.jpg

Where was this thread all this time? and where did Golden Boy disappear. This is great.

Would love to see Sylhet booming, but Sylhet like Chittagong must preserve her natural beauty while growing.

wow great.. its really good to know that sylhet is also coming up with some booming projects..

OneCity,Sylhet


http://img219.imageshack.us/img 219/3128/onecity1iw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A new landmark for Sylhet, hailed as one of the most beautiful buildings in Asia, if not the world, and one of the largest shopping malls in asia.

Project in brief.


Company Name: Barakat International

Project’s Name: ONE CITY
Land area: 500 decimal

Location: Front and west part of Zindabazar Govt.Girls High School, back side of Sylhet Court Building, next to Galleria Shopping Complex in Jallarpar.

Proposed City: 20 storied building.

Road access: Bondor to Zindabazar road to Jollarpar road, there will be a new by-pass road connection touching ONE CITY.
Project’s business access:

1. Underground two floors will be reserved for Sylhet cities best parking access with CCTV, Security and etc. to ensure the best security for customer’s vehicles.

2. Level 0 to level 5, there will be the access of 2100 luxurious shops.(Min 150 sq ft) with central AC access and all the electronics communication access.

3. Level 6 to level 10, will be the access for corporate offices of multinational company and all community access, like One City 3D Cineplex, One Game City, For children’s relaxation Children Dream City, One World Museum, Discovery Center, Mega access of Gymnasium, Random Exhibition Center, Mega Community Center (3000 nos. access at a time), Conference center along with Board Meeting Hall and Business Solution Center.

4. Level 11 to level 20, thinking to build up a 4 Star hotel or Residential Flat access, which is accessible.

5. Top floor there will be a roof top garden and one access of chopper landing.

6. Starting of Construction: In the middle of 2008.

WWW.ONECITYBD.COM


GOLDEN BOY

Thank you for the picture and the details, Golden Boy. I see a sky bridge too. Is there any other twin buildings with sky bridge in Bangladesh?

Great to see you back here, Golden Boy (hope you don't disappear again :) ...we need representation beyond Dhaka). Do you have any info on the projects you posted about earlier...like Syed Plaza / Shahjalal City?

welcome back GB. Nice update!! This looks to be a landmark building. I am looking forward to more updates from you man.

few more photos of this project.

http://onecitybd.com/index.html

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet3.jpg

Amazing Project!!Thank you so much for the info and rendering Goldenboy and Tmac!Hope we get more of these sort of projects!

This project definitely deserves a "wow"...quite possibly the most attractive highrise project in the country to date.

http://onecitybd.com/index.html

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/onecitysylhet3.jpg

Are you sure that is sylhet?! man that looks more like something happening in Dubai. Im amazed at how far syhlet has come. At first I would have expected this project to be in Dhaka but seeing it in sylhet has blown my mind.

Wow. Looks great.

Anybody knows if there is any twin buildings in Bangladesh with sky bridge? Maybe this one will be the first one.

Wow. Looks great.

Anybody knows if there is any twin buildings in Bangladesh with sky bridge? Maybe this one will be the first one.

Well...the answer would be no for twin buildings...but I think there is at least one skybridge between the Square buildings on Panthapath is there not?

The website has some great pics but unfortunately it doesn't permit us to download the renders. Here are some some I blew up from the banners at the top of the page. The second picture is most interesting to me - it looks to be large atrium with waterfall feature. If built as rendered this atrium will very likely be more impressive than the one at Bashundhara.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/tanzirian/head1.jpghttp://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/tanzirian/head2.jpghttp://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/tanzirian/head3.jpg

WOH!!!.. seems Sylhet is booming!!!!.. :cheers:

^^ Wow! One city is just fantastic! Hopefully this project will actually be finished. I know most of the similar projects do get finished sooner or later. If the demand is there, and I believe it is, other projects like this one will also come to light. With it's vast overseas population, Sylhet is bound to taste the flavor of modern marvels.

One a side note, the runway and terminal building of Sylhet Osmani International airport is in the process of expansion for handling wide-bodied aircraft. With having an international airport, Sylhet will follow Dhaka's footstep soon.

Well...the answer would be no for twin buildings...but I think there is at least one skybridge between the Square buildings on Panthapath is there not?

The Borak Twin Towers(20 storey each) in Ramna are also linked by a skybridge.

I think I am getting better.

Here is a picture of the skybridge of Panthapath Square building:

Panthapath Square Skybridge (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=472361&page=25#500)

Haven't found any picture of Borak Towers.

The Borak Twin Towers(20 storey each) in Ramna are also linked by a skybridge.

Which ones are those? I would probably know them if I saw them but don't know the name.

I found this picture of borak tower[s]. maybe these are not the ones we are looking for.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v128/Tarik/Tarik2/Tarik3/boraktower.jpg

Here is Borak's website:

http://www.borakrealestate.com

Any idea why its down?

Sunrise Tower

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/sunrisetower2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/sunrisetower3.jpg

Are the streets of Sylhet really that straight? If so, its a much better city than i thought.

Are the streets of Sylhet really that straight? If so, its a much better city than i thought.

More or less.. yes. :)

Its really great how our cities are getting their own iconic buildings.Chittagong has the only revolving restaurant in BD in its iconic Concord Tower.Now Sylhet has got the largest skyscraper project with the finest skybridge in the country.The 5 star CoxsBay Resort being built in Coxsbazar will also be a landmark building for the tourist city.

Golden Tower

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/goldentower.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/goldentowermap.jpg

http://www.goldentowersylhet.com/welcome.html


Hillview Tower

15 Storied most ultramodern building in the city.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/hillview1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/hillview2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/hillview3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/hillview4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/hillviewmap.jpg

http://hillviewtrading.com


BM Tower

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/bmtower3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/bmtower1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/bmtower2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/Dhaka/Dhaka1/Dhaka2/bmtowermap.jpg

http://exposurebd.com/index.html

Great to see so many cool projects in Sylhet!

Great amount of residential development! Hope to see some commercial features coming up as well in the near future.

Sylhet is going to have a nice skyline!

^^looks like it.... maybe sooner than we think.

If Sylhet goes on like this while preserving its natural beauty, then in the future, it could be the second city of Bangladesh.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/m_c_hotmail/abasancity.gif

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/m_c_hotmail/building1.gif

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/m_c_hotmail/building2.gif

http://www.abasancity.com/

^^ Great find m_c_hotmail_uk. Looks very modern.

very nice find mc. Sylhet is looking great.

Very nice, mc. Thank you.

Apon Blue TowerApon Blue Tower
Fourteen Storied Apartment Building.
At Shagordighir Par, Sylhet.
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/apon_blue_tower.gif

Hamida Residence
Fifteen Storied Commercial Building.
At Lechu Bagan, Sylhet.
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/hamida_residence.gif

Mother Complex
Ten Storied Commercial Building.
At Terminal Road, Sylhet.
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/mother_complex.gif

Jalalabad Hospital & College
Eleven Storied Hospital Building.
At Mirabazar, Sylhet.
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/jalalabad_hospital.gif

Great stuff MC.Thanks for your hard work...we have always wanted someone to update us about what going on in Sylhet.I am optimistic that Sylhet will become a very modern city within the next 5-7 years.

again why are midget building labeled as towers? esp the golden tower looks like its gonna be 6-7 floors high and its a tower, the owners are from the british era or what

If Sylhet goes on like this while preserving its natural beauty, then in the future, it could be the second city of Bangladesh.

If Sylhet can continue to preserve its natural beauty while racing towards modernization, I'd say it would have a leg up on Dhaka as nobody appears to care about mother nature in Dhaka.

If Sylhet can continue to preserve its natural beauty while racing towards modernization, I'd say it would have a leg up on Dhaka as nobody appears to care about mother nature in Dhaka.

My guess is its gonna be like this in the future :

Dhaka-The Concrete Jungle

Chittagong-Smaller version of Dhaka but with beautiful hills

Sylhet-The Scenic city with a modern touch

Coxsbazar-Tourist Capital with the best Hotels and Resorts

My guess is its gonna be like this in the future :

Dhaka-The Concrete Jungle

Chittagong-Smaller version of Dhaka but with beautiful hills

Sylhet-The Scenic city with a modern touch

Coxsbazar-Tourist Capital with the best Hotels and Resorts

Why is it that we don't put any emphasis on development on the Western half of Bangladesh. (Khulna, Rajshahi)

Why is it that we don't put any emphasis on development on the Western half of Bangladesh. (Khulna, Rajshahi)

I dont know about Rajshahi,but Khulna does have alot of potential.However,as of now,the development taking place there is insignificant in comparison to that taking place in the cities mentioned above.

Thanks mchotmailuk...we need a Sylhet correspondent :)...Golden Boy is there but he only stops by once in a while. Abasancity looks nice.

I dont know about Rajshahi,but Khulna does have alot of potential.However,as of now,the development taking place there is insignificant in comparison to that taking place in the cities mentioned above.

If we exclude Dhaka since it is the capital, Sylhet= UK/US expats, while Chittagong= Mideast, thus their development. We need folks from other districts (regions) to step up to the plate.

If we exclude Dhaka since it is the capital, Sylhet= UK/US expats, while Chittagong= Mideast, thus their development. We need folks from other districts (regions) to step up to the plate.
nowakhali?

The challenge that Sylhet faces long term is to carve out an economic identity other than being the main recepient of expat money. The new economic zone should be a start. Dhaka has an identity because it is the capital, Chittagong because it is the chief port...these identities attract a wide variety of industry. If other cities want a piece of the pie then they must set themselves up as "the place" for a particular industry or group of industries. They must "specialize" in some area(s).

The challenge that Sylhet faces long term is to carve out an economic identity other than being the main recepient of expat money. The new economic zone should be a start. Dhaka has an identity because it is the capital, Chittagong because it is the chief port...these identities attract a wide variety of industry. If other cities want a piece of the pie then they must set themselves up as "the place" for a particular industry or group of industries. They must "specialize" in some area(s).

In some ways many are doing that, aren't they? Aren't many pharmaceuticals located in Pabna/Rajshahi area? The so-called cities outside of Dhaka, and perhaps, Chittagong, which are actually towns, need a metamorphosis. May be the folks from Square (as in the company of Tapan Chowdhury), one of these days, shall take up the task of turning the Pabna region into metropolis, economic zones, etc. We can certainly wish and hope.

nowakhali?

Ya, what about New Cali? :)

Crystal High, 13 Storied
ANAMIKA residential area
Roy Nagar Raj Bari Rest House Road,
Shahi Eidghah, Sylhet
http://www.sphuron.com/anupom/crystal/interface/perspective.jpg
http://www.sphuron.com/anupom/crystal/index.php?page=overview

Star Plaza
Fifteen Storied Commercial Building.
At Zinda Bazar, Sylhet
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/star_plaza.gif

Metro Centre
Seven Storied Commercial Building.
At Bondar Bazar, Sylhet.
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/metro_center.gif

Oriental Shopping Center
Ten Storied Commercial Building.
At Bondar Bazar, Sylhet.
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/oriental_shopping.gif

Bowery House
Four Storied Residential Building.
At Shamoli, Islampur, Sylhet
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/shopon.gif

Turuk Khola Jame Mosque
Two Storied Mosque Building
At Turuk Khola, Shouth Surma, Sylhet.
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/turuk_khola_jame_mosque.gif

Ali Bag Tower
Nine Storied Commercial Building
At Dupa Dighir Par, Sylhet.
http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/alibag_tower.gif

Syl - Valley Castle
Proposed 16 Storied Housing Complex At VIP Road Talihower, Sylhet
http://sylvalley.com/admin/logo/logo.JPG
http://sylvalley.com/index.php

madina tower, bagh bair, sylhet
http://www.madinatower.com/building.gif
http://www.madinatower.com/

^^ Thanks m_c_ looks like things are about to get very exciting for Sylhet. :cheers:

Hi,
Any pics from outside the Sylhet city area, like Tajpur or Goalabazar? I hear there are plans for towers in those areas. I think there is a 16 story project in Goalabazar called Thames Tower...any news or pics?
Most of the projects are along the Dhaka-Sylhet highway. Has anyone seen Dilara Mahal near Kurua? awesome look!

Some great buildings coming up in Sylhet though, wonderful to see!!!

Keep it up guys.

Ruhel

^^ Hello and welcome. I can't answer any of your questions specifically, but there are more Sylhet pictures in the thread linked below:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=149686

First 5-star hotel outside
Dhaka opens tomorrow
Expat family constructs hotel in
Sylhet spending Tk 125cr

Rose View Hotel, the first five-star hotel outside the capital, will be inaugurated in Sylhet tomorrow.
A Bangladeshi expatriate family in the United Kingdom has constructed the 13-storey hotel building at Upashahar beside the Shahjalal Bridge Link Road at a cost of over Tk 125 crore, aiming to attract foreign tourists.
The hotel has 150 cosy deluxe suites, including one presidential suite, seven ambassador suites, 27 royal suites and 26 imperial twins, Moin Uddin, managing director of the hotel, said at a meet the press programme in the conference room of the hotel on Monday.
‘All rooms are equipped with world class furniture and technologies including internet access,’ he added saying that there is also a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a ballroom containing 1000 seats, three conference rooms and five — Indian, Chinese, Thai, Continental and Sizzler — restaurants of international standards in the hotel.
Moin said the full range of meeting facilities to be provided by the hotel includes LCD projectors, overhead projectors, audio-visual equipment, wireless microphones white boards and flipcharts.
The Rose View Hotel, a project of the Rose View Private Limited, has been constructed at the inspiration of the company chairman Alhaj Ahad Uddin,’ Moin, also the son of Ahad, said.
He also hoped that the hotel would play an important role in exploring the huge potentials of tourism in the scenic city and encourage other expatriates to invest in their homeland.
Rose View Private Limited chairman Alhaj Ahad Uddin, general manager of the hotel S Ravindra and director of the British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Azad Ali, among others, addressed the programme.

First 5-star hotel outside
Dhaka opens tomorrow

Didn't even know they were constructing this hotel. Now We need a 5-star hotel in Chittagong.

Didn't even know they were constructing this hotel. Now We need a 5-star hotel in Chittagong.

I thought Hotel Seagull in Cox's Bazar is 5 star! It certainly looks like from the pics..

http://www.seagullhotelbd.com/

Expat family constructs hotel in Sylhet spending Tk 125cr

great news man.

Didn't even know they were constructing this hotel. Now We need a 5-star hotel in Chittagong.

Well Dusit Thani has expressed interest in setting up a five-start property in Chittagong - if the plan goes through, it should also be the first foreign-managed hotel in the port city.

Anyone with updates on the project btw?

First 5-star hotel outside
Dhaka opens tomorrow
Expat family constructs hotel in
Sylhet spending Tk 125cr



Good news. They supposedly spent 125 cr for the hotel but didn't spend a meager few thousand for a website!:nuts:

They can attract quite a few customers through a well desinged and maintained website.

It's a no-brainer and apparently they haven't thought about it as of now.

Hi,
Any pics from outside the Sylhet city area, like Tajpur or Goalabazar? I hear there are plans for towers in those areas. I think there is a 16 story project in Goalabazar called Thames Tower...any news or pics?
Ruhel

http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/al_siraj_plaza.gif

this is the only highrise building in goalabazar which i have some information about

siraj plaza
Eleven Storied Commercial Building
Goalabazar, Sylhet.

Good news. They supposedly spent 125 cr for the hotel but didn't spend a meager few thousand for a website!:nuts:

They can attract quite a few customers through a well desinged and maintained website.

It's a no-brainer and apparently they haven't thought about it as of now.

http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/04/25/news0139.htm

so i guess they will put up a website pretty soon

Grand Sylhet
Hotel & Resort
*****

Another five star prestigious project in Sylhet, a delux 200 room luxurious apart hotel resort, set in backdrop Sylhet's natural beauty.


www.GrandSylhet.net

Grand Sylhet
Hotel & Resort
*****

Another prestigious project in Sylhet, a 200 room luxurious apart hotel resort, set in backdrop Sylhet's natural beauty.


www.GrandSylhet.net

Thanks for sharing Golden Boy.

Pictures from the Website

http://content.screencast.com/media/2b67ce10-1d83-4932-8b62-cc6dc1b1c666_d9664af2-2e68-4030-bf90-e3b2a574ec4b_static_0_0_2008-05-08_1814.png

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285395-clip-207kb.jpg

http://content.screencast.com/media/6ea3347e-a2fa-46a0-8d3c-bb5502f717db_d9664af2-2e68-4030-bf90-e3b2a574ec4b_static_0_0_2008-05-08_1814.png

More Renders from Website:

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285124-clip-110kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285178-clip-98kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285206-clip-124kb.jpg

More Renders from Website:

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285296-clip-116kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285327-clip-96kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285348-clip-147kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285468-clip-124kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285486-clip-135kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285506-clip-133kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285540-clip-107kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285568-clip-107kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285590-clip-109kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285617-clip-111kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285642-clip-108kb.jpg

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1210285663-clip-112kb.jpg

Great news!Sylhet is getting itself ready to become a bigger tourist destination.Thanks for the renderings and info Goldenboy and Amar.

^^ This one looks like a proper luxury hotel, unlike some other properties in BD that call themselves "five star." Hope the real thing is as good as the pics. If all the projects in this thread come to fruition, Sylhet will be well on its way to be a world-class city.

It will be great if someone can post pics of the 5 star Roseview hotel!

http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1212919907-clip-350kb.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2388889493_6a9ee087b4.jpg?v=0

http://bokthcity.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Image067.11052603_std.jpg

http://bokthcity.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Image052.11052656_std.jpg

http://bokthcity.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Image096.11055404_std.jpg

rose view website is up

www.roseviewhotel.com

have any1 hot picture of hotel nirvana?wish to see some of its pix

rose view website is up

www.roseviewhotel.com

have any1 hot picture of hotel nirvana?wish to see some of its pix

Welcome to SSC classicbanna,its great to have another forumer from Sylhet,we really need people updating us with all the developments of this rapidly developing city.And yes, thanks for the link.

Good news. They supposedly spent 125 cr for the hotel but didn't spend a meager few thousand for a website!:nuts:

They can attract quite a few customers through a well desinged and maintained website.

It's a no-brainer and apparently they haven't thought about it as of now.

Hey Guys,

Rose View Hotel has indeed published a website. The link is http://www.roseviewhotel.com
They are promissed to make to lot better. They will soon post exciting virtual tours!

Hi Nayeem,

Go to http://www.roseviewhotel.com and you will find all the exiting pictures and virtual tours. The site is currently going under construction, so be patient, if you find any of the links are not working. This is all temporary inconvenience. Make sure you come back especially for virtual tour!

Thanks Mekc...if you can, could you post some photos directly on this site? We would love some high res pics. Best of luck with the website and hotel.

Saving Mekc some work.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/meghnarmajhi/roseview03.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/meghnarmajhi/roseview02.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/meghnarmajhi/roseview01.jpg

Meeting Room
http://www.roseviewhotel.com/images/meeting2.jpg

Restaurant
http://www.roseviewhotel.com/images/paktoon_view.jpg

Room
http://www.roseviewhotel.com/images/roomview1.jpg

http://www.roseviewhotel.com/images/meeting_place.jpg

http://www.npcdl.com/NPD_Web/Print/images%20for%20project%20profile/al_siraj_plaza.gif

this is the only highrise building in goalabazar which i have some information about

siraj plaza
Eleven Storied Commercial Building
Goalabazar, Sylhet.

Thanks mate. Keep up the excellent work. Does anyone else have project news outside the city of Sylhet?:)

I read in Daily Star that the Dhaka-Sylhet highway is to be upgraded to 4 lane. Any details?

I read in Daily Star that the Dhaka-Sylhet highway is to be upgraded to 4 lane. Any details?

Did you read that recently? I know initialy it was due to be a 4 laner..then the crook Saifur Rahman cut it in half but did not reduce the budget.

It does need to be a 4 lane motorway as traffic is increasing on a daily basis. Also the land has already been acquired so the hard work has already been done.

Dhakaiya, Do you have the date of the news article?

thanks

I read in Daily Star that the Dhaka-Sylhet highway is to be upgraded to 4 lane. Any details?

Not Just Dhaka-Sylhet, They are upgrading all major highways.

Second Prsp To Be Placed At Nec Today
Elevated expressway for capital by 2011
Rejaul Karim Byron

The government in its second PRSP has planned to construct an elevated expressway in the capital and a Dhaka-Chittagong expressway by 2011 in a bid to ease traffic congestion in the capital and to speed up communication with the port city.

The government also plans to upgrade Dhaka-Chittagong, Dhaka-Khulna, Dhaka-Sylhet, and Dhaka-Tangail highways to four lanes, and to construct the already planned Padma Bridge by 2011.

A draft of the second PRSP (Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for 2009-2011) will be submitted to the National Economic Council meeting today, which will be chaired by the chief adviser.

The second PRSP also includes a plan to construct a ring road around the capital and a flyover across Pragati Sarani in Gulshan area.

A Tk 2,50,000 crore cost has been projected for implementing the second PRSP, at least 20 percent of which has been projected for the education sector, while 19 percent has been projected for infrastructure building, and 11 percent for the health sector.

The government has planned to set aside Tk 67,780 crore for non-discretionary expenditure including payment of interests and defence expenditure.

The projected revenue earning has been set at Tk 2,29,285 crore while domestic borrowing has been set at Tk 33,939 crore for resource mobilisation.

There is however a projected budget deficit of at least Tk 49,236 crore.

Domestic borrowing will be kept within 3 percent of GDP, while non-concessionary borrowing will be limited to 1 percent of GDP, the draft PRSP says.

"The government would not borrow from the central bank except to cope with daily cash requirements or to face problems of natural disasters, national security, or other exceptional circumstances on temporary basis," it adds.

To increase revenue earnings, the government will extend the tax net and value added tax (VAT), and will introduce unified tax identification numbers (TIN) for income tax and VAT.

The government will also introduce public-private partnership for decentralising tax collection efforts, the draft says.

The new PRSP also plans reduction of average protective tariff to 15 percent and enhancement of revenue mobilisation efforts for reducing dependence on import taxes.

To enhance private investment, the government will take measures to make unused land available for creating industrial or economic zones, provide incentives for private industrial estates, and will acquire land to handover to potential investors through the Board of Investment for setting up new industrial or special economic zones, or for industrial parks.

The government in the second draft PRSP has also disclosed a plan for instituting new policies and regulatory frameworks for enabling private investments in economic zones, and for improving land zoning for industrial purposes.

To attract foreign direct investment (FDI), the government will also introduce equity protection laws, and simplify procedures for opening up branches or liaison offices of foreign companies in Bangladesh.

Measures will also be taken to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides along with phasing out of persistent organic pollutants.

The first PRSP had been introduced for the period of 2005--2007, the tenure of which was extended up to the last fiscal.

The PRSP has been prepared mainly with advice from International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. But, so far the government has not assessed the failures and successes of the first PRSP.

Asked about the evaluation, a high official of the planning ministry said they have incorporated the evaluation in the second PRSP. The draft of second PRSP, however, does not show any such specific evaluation.

http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=52189

This is great news

Woww... and 2011 isn't really that far!

And I will win a lottery by 2011........didn't we hear underground rail construction would start in middle of 2008?....:soapbox:....yawn

And I will win a lottery by 2011........didn't we hear underground rail construction would start in middle of 2008?....:soapbox:....yawn

You probably have higher chance of winning lottery :)

Lets be optimistic :)

You probably have higher chance of winning lottery :)

Ain't that the truth. :lol:

Yup...the chance of a Padma Bridge by 2011 is less than zero. It took them more than 25 years to build Jamuna Bridge from the time it was first seriously considered. I expect it will be at least 10 more before first car goes over Padma. If it happens sooner, I'll be impressed.

Does anybody have update on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway? Is it really 4 laned as mentioned above?

Yup...the chance of a Padma Bridge by 2011 is less than zero. It took them more than 25 years to build Jamuna Bridge from the time it was first seriously considered. I expect it will be at least 10 more before first car goes over Padma. If it happens sooner, I'll be impressed.

Even the replacement bridge for the one that fell into the Mississippi river here in Minneapolis took almost a year to build. This happened only when the crew worked 3 shifts and spent over 200 million bucks.

I wonder how the "Podda" bridge will be completed in 2 years when its length is almost 10 times that of the MN bridge.

I wonder how the "Podda" bridge will be completed in 2 years when it's length is almost 10 times that of the MN bridge.

Marvel of modern Bangladeshi engineering! We will create the whole bridge digitally and post the images online :)

Well, actually the target construction time period is 4-5 years from what I heard. If the actual ground work is started that might be feasible, Jamuna bridge was also completed in that time frame. The problem is, it takes forever to go past the "feasibility study", "MOU signing", "site selection", "acquiring funding" etc..

^^ hahaha digital bridge :lol:

Does anybody have update on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway? Is it really 4 laned as mentioned above?

All of it? Most definitely not because I've taken it.

^^ to me, it seems like 3-laned :D

Arent there 2 highways to Sylhet? A 2 laned one and a 4 laned one.

Arent there 2 highways to Sylhet? A 2 laned one and a 4 laned one.

I don't know but that would be some news for me! We need to build a 4 lane highway with Chittagong our port and second largest city before creating multiple highways with other smaller cities..

I don't know but that would be some news for me! We need to build a 4 lane highway with Chittagong our port and second largest city before creating multiple highways with other smaller cities..

Well eventually we would have to expand those smaller cities because we have a huge population and Dhaka cant handle anymore pessure. So those highways wont hurt. I think London sylhetis lobied hard to improve connections between Dhaka and Sylhet ;)

Well eventually we would have to expand those smaller cities because we have a huge population and Dhaka cant handle anymore pessure. So those highways wont hurt. I think London sylhetis lobied hard to improve connections between Dhaka and Sylhet ;)

Our last Finance minister was from Sylhet, so maybe that's the reason? :lol:

Saifur Rahman was definitely instrumental in the infrastructure development of Sylhet & Maulvibazar. Locals were telling me that Maulvibazar is hurting from his exit. They state the local AL MP has had very little influence/kudos in obtaining development funds to maintain roads etc. Instead people are people are chasing after the Chief whip who seems to have a greater influence.

The Dhaka Sylhet highway is definitely not 4 lanes. It has 4 lanes in certain segments like the approach to the Bhairab Bridge (built by British company with give way signs, roundabout signs etc :-). Generally its 2 wide lanes which allows the movement of 2 coaches going in opposite direction. After 2/3 years it's still in pothole free condition.

http://edailystar.com/contents/2009/2009_09_08/content_zoom/2009_09_08_21_5_b.jpg

Grand Sultan Tea Resort & Golf

The Renderings.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/25108232.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/25051616.jpg

Great find Amar,this looks like a really nice project

^^
they couldve had a better design for the resort but anyways, at least, its "Shamsuddiner better Natin" :D

Nice work with the renders though. For a second I thought it was real.

Grand Sultan Tea Resort & Golf

The Renderings.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/25108232.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/25051616.jpg

Hay hay... ei gula real na? :P

Hello everyone. I would like to say that I purchased a flat from Multiplan Shahjalal for 25 lacs three years agol. They are suppose to complete the project by end of 2009. They have not even completed half of the project. Their administration is the worse I have ever experienced. They constantly lie about the development. I have people checking the buildings every month and they say that sometimes there is no one working there and sometimes there is only a few people doing some work. I cannot explain my frustration with this company. I thought they were a reputable company however they seem to be complete cow boys. They started work 2 years before I purchased my flat. In five years they have managed to build 6 floors in my building. If anyone else has any info I would be very greatful to have their input.

Sorry, I tried to upload some images of what they have done so far, however I wasn't able to do so.

Sorry, I tried to upload some images of what they have done so far, however I wasn't able to do so.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=857034&page=3

Try the above thread for excellent advice on how to upload pics...

Developers in BD are to some degrees, all cowboys in my opinion. I know of a lot of people who are in a similar frustrated position as you. Unfortunately, they have you by the short and curlies because the have a large chunk of deposit or have been paid the full amount ( to get a phantom discount!). All I can say is keep constantly in touch with the head office and project managers. Normally legal action would work, but not in BD. Only winners will be lawyers and middlemen and of course the police.
Good luck and keep us updated.

I too purchased a flat from Mutiplan about four years ago. They are incompetent idiots. About 6 months ago they asked me for an extra 7 lacs on top of the 25 lac I have already paid them citing all sorts of excuses from rising prices of raw materials to the global recession. After months of wrangling I had to agree. I thought my only chance of seeing the initial 25 lac is to pay this extra amount. I assume they asked you for the same? My contacts in Bangladesh tell me that work is progressing. However, though the Syed Plaza and Hizol buildings MAY be completed by 2010, Tomal building (where unfortunately my flat is) won't be ready until 2011 at least. I still think that IF they complete this project it will be a great development.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=857034&page=3

Try the above thread for excellent advice on how to upload pics...

Developers in BD are to some degrees, all cowboys in my opinion. I know of a lot of people who are in a similar frustrated position as you. Unfortunately, they have you by the short and curlies because the have a large chunk of deposit or have been paid the full amount ( to get a phantom discount!). All I can say is keep constantly in touch with the head office and project managers. Normally legal action would work, but not in BD. Only winners will be lawyers and middlemen and of course the police.
Good luck and keep us updated.
they are a bunch of thugs! so be very carefull when you deal with them, they will leave no stone unturned to get that extra ana out of your pocket!

best way to go is either buy ready made or skip it!

Hi Akther

What price are you looking for and if possible upload some pictures.

I hope this site does not turn into another Ebay or classifieds section. I'm sure there is a right place on this forum just not this thread..Please!!

I hope this site does not turn into another Ebay or classifieds section. I'm sure there is a right place on this forum just not this thread..Please!!
Actually, it is not permissible to conduct commerce (trade) through this forum. I'm sure the moderators will bark once they take notice.

I would like to apologise for the advertisement I have published on a previous correspondence. I looked at this site and found people of similar personable ideas and thought they may be interested. It is none the less very difficult
to find like minded British/Bangladeshi individuals with such vision and understanding and I would like to praise this site for its endeavours.

Yours sincerely,


Akther Miah.

I would like to apologise for the advertisement I have published on a previous correspondence. I looked at this site and found people of similar personable ideas and thought they may be interested. It is none the less very difficult
to find like minded British/Bangladeshi individuals with such vision and understanding and I would like to praise this site for its endeavours.

Yours sincerely,


Akther Miah.

No problem, Akhter. Please feel free to post pictures or renders of your apartments and give us details such as how tall, what facilities etc. You are right sometimes people have posted similar stuff that we might not always have addressed - we will try to do better in future.

Hi guys. My cousin went to Bangladesh and I got him to take some pictures of the progress Multiplan are making or not should I say. There are three buildings altogether, I dont have any images for Syed Plaza (tallest building). The first picture shows the Tomal building where my flat is and as you can see how much work they still have to do. The second picture shows the Hizol building which was suppose to be finished 2 years ago and my building (Tomal) was suppose to be completed last year. I think maybe 2-3 more years. When you ask them, they give you nothing but lies. One of the main problems is the manpower, there is never more than 10 people or so working in the whole complex. They too want a lot more money from me.

Please guys, dont even think about investing with these people, very unprofessional, I have spoken to most of their staff in head office and Sylhet. Its a nightmare.

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/shadathali/CIMG3271.jpg

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/shadathali/CIMG3269.jpg

Again, thanks for the great pics, and also sorry that your experince with these developers has not been good.

springtower.com

^^
says address not valid :ohno:

Personally I think its a big risk buying from developers.. its better to buy for a lil extra developed and ready to move into flats.. or you can just share and buy a plot of land with like minded people and develop yourself. I know many people who did this as with the sky high prices its difficult to go it alone unless you have afew crore taka sitting in the Bank.

Has anyone come across this project.. "Excelsior Heights".. it sounds amazing, checkout the link to youtube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYCb9q7QjjA

I have my doubts wether its a good thing or not having all these luxury hotels.. Does Sylhet have that many tourists looking for the 5 star treatment? I remember a few years backthe big thing was airliners, there were 3 or 4 started up around the same time, some successful and others not. I cant helpbut think the same thing is happening now but with hotels.. any body agree with me or not??

Here is the link for the website.

http://excelsiorheights.com/

IMO i think it is good for the economy as local people will be employed.

How many 5* hotel does Sylhet have?

1 called Roseview
1 to follow: Grand Sylhet

Anyothers??

Again it is the UK exparts taking the initiative to invest back home. It is such a shame that our government doesn't encourage us.

Here is the link for the website.

http://excelsiorheights.com/

IMO i think it is good for the economy as local people will be employed.

How many 5* hotel does Sylhet have?

1 called Roseview
1 to follow: Grand Sylhet

Anyothers??

I think its a fantastic and very ambitious project which will no doubt be another Sylhet Landmark. Of course local people would benefit.. construction workers, local suppliers and hotel staff etc.. but will it be a sustainable in the long term? Lets not forget that business is seasonal and the majority of visitors would most likely be ex-pats many of whom may already have villas, bashas etc... The building itself looks fabulous though.. WOW!!:omg:.. exquisite

Again it is the UK exparts taking the initiative to invest back home. It is such a shame that our government doesn't encourage us.

The govt of B'desh is Dhaka-centric and as such the rest of the country is neglected. Sylhet would be a queit back water that no one would have heard of if it was'nt for UK ex-pats... All the more reason for people to invest in such ventures.. I think other landmark projects could include power stations, Roads, Housing projects (for the poor), business centres for rich and poor... I stress the locals alot because they will eventually be the people who makethe city what it will be in the future as fewer younger gen uk-B'deshis go to Sylhet otherwise the projects will simply stop, surely?

The govt of B'desh is Dhaka-centric and as such the rest of the country is neglected. Sylhet would be a queit back water that no one would have heard of if it was'nt for UK ex-pats... All the more reason for people to invest in such ventures.. I think other landmark projects could include power stations, Roads, Housing projects (for the poor), business centres for rich and poor... I stress the locals alot because they will eventually be the people who makethe city what it will be in the future as fewer younger gen uk-B'deshis go to Sylhet otherwise the projects will simply stop, surely?
I would encourage all expats from Sylhet to build another Dhaka, in and around Sylhet. As the saying goes, "If Mohammed will not go to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed."

Here is the link for the website.

http://excelsiorheights.com/

IMO i think it is good for the economy as local people will be employed.

How many 5* hotel does Sylhet have?

1 called Roseview
1 to follow: Grand Sylhet

Anyothers??

Can you please provide details on Grand Sylhet? Where is it being developed? Who is developing it?

Here is the link to the website which will answer all your questions.

www.GrandSylhet.net

Here is the link to the website which will answer all your questions.

www.GrandSylhet.net

Thanks for the link, quite useful. The website mentions private equity - was wondering who the owners are and where specifically these foreign investors rae coming in from.

I would encourage all expats from Sylhet to build another Dhaka, in and around Sylhet. As the saying goes, "If Mohammed will not go to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed."

Personally I hope Sylhet never becomes like Dhaka. As a region we are relatively prosperous, & that prosperity is generally shared throughout rather then concentrated in one hub. There's cleaner air, cleaner streets, greener streets etc.

The region requires economic development that would create & provide long term stable employment for the population. Sylhetis should be able to enhance their economic wellbeing by other means then dreaming of a londoni furi :)

Personally I hope Sylhet never becomes like Dhaka. As a region we are relatively prosperous, & that prosperity is generally shared throughout rather then concentrated in one hub. There's cleaner air, cleaner streets, greener streets etc.

The region requires economic development that would create & provide long term stable employment for the population. Sylhetis should be able to enhance their economic wellbeing by other means then dreaming of a londoni furi :)

Salaam Bro.. I think we met on youtube a while back..hope you're well.. :) With mass uncontrolled urban development like Dhaka comes the enevitable social problems as well as inadequate housing (for poor), sewage issues, congestion etc.. I believe that Sylhet can maintain a steady and well planned expansion phase.. Incorporating greenery, **sustainable industries** that employ locals.. If we exclude locals then building fancy buldings & lofty projects wont satisfy the needs of the whole city but rather a lucky few.. (namely Londonis).. I dont like seeing freshies coming here and living a tough exisitence..I would prefer they exploit opportunites back home supported by us. This way Sylhet will contiune to develop even if ex-pats stop investing as I beleive will be the case in the next 2 decades.

Salaam Bro.. I think we met on youtube a while back..hope you're well.. :) With mass uncontrolled urban development like Dhaka comes the enevitable social problems as well as inadequate housing (for poor), sewage issues, congestion etc.. I believe that Sylhet can maintain a steady and well planned expansion phase.. Incorporating greenery, **sustainable industries** that employ locals.. If we exclude locals then building fancy buldings & lofty projects wont satisfy the needs of the whole city but rather a lucky few.. (namely Londonis).. I dont like seeing freshies coming here and living a tough exisitence..I would prefer they exploit opportunites back home supported by us. This way Sylhet will contiune to develop even if ex-pats stop investing as I beleive will be the case in the next 2 decades.

salam bro, i deemed the username to be the same person. Have to fully concur with everything you said. Thiats how it should be done but how it is done is another matter.

Here is the link for the website.

http://excelsiorheights.com/

IMO i think it is good for the economy as local people will be employed.

How many 5* hotel does Sylhet have?

1 called Roseview
1 to follow: Grand Sylhet

Anyothers??


well I've been to RoseView. Its not a five star hotel ( thought claim it to be ) It does not have the services and fecilities that a hotel requires to be five star. I myself is from Sylhet but i have to rate it below 3 star.

I really hope Grand Sylhet turns really nice!!!

Personally I hope Sylhet never becomes like Dhaka. As a region we are relatively prosperous, & that prosperity is generally shared throughout rather then concentrated in one hub. There's cleaner air, cleaner streets, greener streets etc.

The region requires economic development that would create & provide long term stable employment for the population. Sylhetis should be able to enhance their economic wellbeing by other means then dreaming of a londoni furi :)
It was a figure of speech. I certainly do not wish Sylhet to become another Dhaka, if by that it would mean the city of Dhaka as it exists today. What I meant was for to Sylhet become a fully independent city replete with all the modern amenities and infrastructure of a modern city. Such that instead of people having to come down to Dhaka, it could very well be the other way around.
If GOB has little interest in developing Sylhet as a fully functional modern city, even with minuscule efforts like completion of ZYL (airport), then people in and from Sylhet ought to come forward and build that city.

Hi, I flew back from bangladesh few days ago where I had the chance to speak to one of the directors of Excelsior heights. lets just say I am really impressed with some of the unique ideas these guys have. I will invest in it. has anyone got any extra info on this please advice.
Thanks

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs553.snc3/30254_104164329629370_100001074111867_37347_1649036_n.jpg

This is the proposed building exterior.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs553.snc3/30254_104164739629329_100001074111867_37350_6321275_n.jpg

The hotel Lobby. looks similar like other hotel lobbies i wonder how they will make it unique?:dunno:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs553.snc3/30254_104164522962684_100001074111867_37349_96981_n.jpg

This seems to be something really interesting. a food court with variety of food services. kind of remind me of Heathrow airport food court. :cheers:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs533.snc3/30254_104164936295976_100001074111867_37357_4822416_n.jpg

a women only floor hhhhmmm :lurker: thank god finally a place where we can dump the women. :goodbye: happy shopping honey

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs553.snc3/30254_104164089629394_100001074111867_37343_3927262_n.jpg
Aahh the presidential Suite, two floors just the way i like it :angel: with highest view in the town.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs080.snc4/35344_118990298146773_100001074111867_110781_1495706_n.jpg

And finally the best news by far there is nothing better then a rooftop dining from the 20th floor.:eat:
Anyone else looked into this project?
http://excelsiorheights.com/

Why don't you invest in Grand Sylhet which is at an advance stage than Excelsior.

Please enlighten me to what i should invest in:tyty: GRAND SYLHET or EXCELSIOR HEIGHTS? to invest or not to invest that is the question? What ways is Grand sylhet different to Excelsior and what are the advantages and disadvantages of both in a business perspective? :ohno:

Few months ago Excelsior Height has been highlighted and briefly discussed in the previous thread so nothing new unless piling or construction has started which would be good news.
From an investment view, if one was going to invest in comparable projects then why not invest in the one that is at an advance stage and enjoy the ROI early rather than having to wait extra few yrs but I am sure you have done your own homework.

Hi, can anyone advice me where is a good investment in Sylhet?

I think Bangladesh Cricket Board(BCB) should upgrade the Sylhet Stadium to host International matches. Maybe even get it ready for th 2014 T20 WC scheduled to be held in Bangladesh.

Sylhet is the only city outside of Dhaka and Chittagong that have worldclass accomodation required for players and officials. Also, the tea gardens and water falls are added benefits for the spectators visiting the place..

I think Bangladesh Cricket Board(BCB) should upgrade the Sylhet Stadium to host International matches. Maybe even get it ready for th 2014 T20 WC scheduled to be held in Bangladesh.

Sylhet is the only city outside of Dhaka and Chittagong that have worldclass accomodation required for players and officials. Also, the tea gardens and water falls are added benefits for the spectators visiting the place..

I don't know how big an event T20 WC is, but are there at least 2000 hotel rooms available in Sylhet that are between five star and three star quality (comparable to Dhaka Westin, Sonargaon, Hotel Sarina, Dhaka Regency and nothing below those standards)?

Hi guys. My cousin went to Bangladesh and I got him to take some pictures of the progress Multiplan are making or not should I say. There are three buildings altogether, I dont have any images for Syed Plaza (tallest building). The first picture shows the Tomal building where my flat is and as you can see how much work they still have to do. The second picture shows the Hizol building which was suppose to be finished 2 years ago and my building (Tomal) was suppose to be completed last year. I think maybe 2-3 more years. When you ask them, they give you nothing but lies. One of the main problems is the manpower, there is never more than 10 people or so working in the whole complex. They too want a lot more money from me.

Please guys, dont even think about investing with these people, very unprofessional, I have spoken to most of their staff in head office and Sylhet. Its a nightmare.

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/shadathali/CIMG3271.jpg

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/shadathali/CIMG3269.jpg

bricks?

bricks?

Not sure about what exactly is your question, but bricks continue to be basic building construction material for walls, both exterior and interior, in Bangladesh.

Guys, any info on new developments in Sylhet which is good to invest in. Please advice if you know and share.

I am not sure what you are after but here are few from this forum (read this forum from page1):

(1) Grand Sylhet (hotel apartment)
(2) Excelsior Hotel (again hotel apartment)
(3) Multiplan apartment

Please note i do not have any investment in any of the above development. I personally prefer commercial properties (i.e shops in big shopping mall) in Sylhet as they are hassel free and the yield is very good. This is only my 2 cent.

I am not sure what you are after but here are few from this forum (read this forum from page1):

(1) Grand Sylhet (hotel apartment)
(2) Excelsior Hotel (again hotel apartment)
(3) Multiplan apartment

Please note i do not have any investment in any of the above development. I personally prefer commercial properties (i.e shops in big shopping mall) in Sylhet as they are hassel free and the yield is very good. This is only my 2 cent.

well, any shops going at any shopping mall at the moment? also I feel Multiplan is over priced! Do you know any other flat development which is moderate price band?

Garden Tower is a nice development (i think it's in Uposhor) but not cheap and the development is complete,you are looking at around 40 Lakh. It is better to buy an aprtment that is ready because if you buy off plan then there is a likely chance the developer will not complete or the development will be delayed by at least 1-2yrs. Also they could ask for more money as was the case with Multiplan.

If you are looking at shops in an up market shopping mall then look at the following (no particular order):
(1) City Centre
(2) Al Hamra
(3) Blue Water

Others to consider would be:
(1) Millennium Shopping Centre
(2) Kharium Ullah Market

see link below of a new developement by Paragon Properties. This looks nice.

http://www.paragonpropertyltd.com/index.html

see link below of a new developement by Paragon Properties. This looks nice.

http://www.paragonpropertyltd.com/index.html

Thanks for the info, this looks quite impressive. but again price seems to be on the high side a little.

I heard there will be a flat project near or behind "Modubon Market" in sylhet, does anyone know anything about this?

I don't know how big an event T20 WC is, but are there at least 2000 hotel rooms available in Sylhet that are between five star and three star quality (comparable to Dhaka Westin, Sonargaon, Hotel Sarina, Dhaka Regency and nothing below those standards)?

T20 WC is a pretty big event, but 2000 hotel room should be more than sufficient to host 2-3 matches.

Sylhet can definitely be the 3rd International cricket venue of Bangladesh, it has all the facilities needed for that (except a good cricket stadium ofcourse). This is especially true since stadiums in Khulna and Bogra (with no up scale hotel accomodation) are being prepared for the event.

T20 WC is a pretty big event, but 2000 hotel room should be more than sufficient to host 2-3 matches.

Sylhet can definitely be the 3rd International cricket venue of Bangladesh, it has all the facilities needed for that (except a good cricket stadium ofcourse). This is especially true since stadiums in Khulna and Bogra (with no up scale hotel accomodation) are being prepared for the event.

If such is the case, which I wasn't aware of, then definitely, Sylhet ought to be a venue, being a much larger and prominent city than Bogra and Khulna. Moreover, commute time to Sylhet, I believe is only four hours (one-way surface transportation), these days.

This was posted by runtings in the Stadiums and Arenas Bangladesh section. There is also a photo of the stadium.

New Sylhet Divisional Stadium
________________________________________
From my understanding it was built around 2005 - 2008 and is complete now. It is situated in the north, was to be constructed on 12.50 acres of land within the Lakkatura area, at a cost of Tk 12.67 crore with a capacity of 30,000.

still waiting for a good answer from you all on a good flat project in Sylhet. I was really hopeing you guys will be able to help?????

see link below of a new developement by Paragon Properties. This looks nice.

http://www.paragonpropertyltd.com/index.html

I spoken to them and they said their twin-tower project is no longer going ahead!!! and even their old project has been cut down to 3/4!!! shame.

akbar1

Thats a shame as it was a nice looking project. Your best bet is to go back home and look for an apartment that is suitable for your requirement or get a relative of yours to help you out. Note sylhetis still like to live in Basha rather then apartment. Also, in long term a Basha will always be more desirable and appreciate in value more than an apartment.

Good luck with your search.

One more thing if i was buying i will buy in a prime area like Uposhor or Housing Estate rather than the sub prime area of sylhet.

If such is the case, which I wasn't aware of, then definitely, Sylhet ought to be a venue, being a much larger and prominent city than Bogra and Khulna. Moreover, commute time to Sylhet, I believe is only four hours (one-way surface transportation), these days.

Good news.. looks like Sylhet has been selected as a venue for 2014 T20 Worldcup!

T20 WC promises to boost bangla tourism
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Nilankur Das Share -

The World Cup has projected this country as a cricket crazy nation with people clogging the streets in green and red waving the national flag to celebrate cricket. The 2014 T20 World Cup, which Bangladesh is going to host, will see the game go to some of the country’s most exotic locations. Cox's Bazar, which has the world's longest natural beach, and the picturesque tea gardens of Sylhet along with the port city of Khulna, to name a few.


Cox's Bazar, about 150km from Chittagong, has been one of Bangladesh's most visited tourist locations. Sylhet, situated in the Surma valley with scenic spots like Tamabil-Jaflong located on the road to Shilong, on the other hand is yet to develop as a tourist spot.

"This World Cup was a learning experience. We will host the 2014 T20 World Cup and through that we plan to project Bangladesh as one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the world," Abdur Rahman, joint-secretary Bangladesh government and also the director of planning and development of the National Sports Council, told HT.

Sylhet's divisional stadium is in the picturesque settings of tea gardens and hills. "The view of the stadium there is breathtaking and work on it will start in July next year. There is a lot of entertainment associated with T20 cricket. We plan to take it to a different level," Rahman said.

For Khulna, which is also a port city like Chittagong, everything is ready. "There were plans to host at least one match there this time but there were too few matches. A full tournament would give us more opportunity," Rahman said.

http://content.cricketnirvana.com/news/international/2011/march/news-20110317-349.html

Games in Cox's Bazar(world's longest sea beach),Khulna(world's largest mangrove forest),and scenic Sylhet?Now we are talking about showcasing our country to the world!:banana:

This is really good news for wider Bangladesh.

Lets hope Bdesh can beat South Africa on Saturday and send the tigers roaring to the quater final.

Games in Cox's Bazar(world's longest sea beach),Khulna(world's largest mangrove forest),and scenic Sylhet?Now we are talking about showcasing our country to the world!:banana:

I can only hope that most of the expenditure for "showcasing our country" will be borne by the private sector and not by the government. When governments spend the money whether for the Olympics or T20, it is always a net loss, they never recover the cost.

I can only hope that most of the expenditure for "showcasing our country" will be borne by the private sector and not by the government. When governments spend the money whether for the Olympics or T20, it is always a net loss, they never recover the cost.


It is an ICC event and ICC bears most of the cost (if not all) for stadium developments including the costs for opening ceremony. However any development of other infrastructure (roads, transports etc) is borne by the govt..

It is an ICC event and ICC bears most of the cost (if not all) for stadium developments including the costs for opening ceremony. However any development of other infrastructure (roads, transports etc) is borne by the govt..

That is a given and always the case. It is those beautification/infrastructural improvement costs that have no or slow ROI.

Many argue that Greece's financial crisis was hastened by huge projects undertaken in preparation for the Olympics. Some in South Africa questioned whether the government was in sound financial footing to host the last World Cup Soccer (Football). While the scope and duration of the T20 is minuscule, Bangladesh is nowhere near Greece or South Africa, economically.

That is a given and always the case. It is those beautification/infrastructural improvement costs that have no or slow ROI.

Many argue that Greece's financial crisis was hastened by huge projects undertaken in preparation for the Olympics. Some in South Africa questioned whether the government was in sound financial footing to host the last World Cup Soccer (Football). While the scope and duration of the T20 is minuscule, Bangladesh is nowhere near Greece or South Africa, economically.

The only potential huge project would be the construction of stadiums and as mentioned ICC is paying for it. The city beautification would cost few crores and a lot of it would be sponsered by corporate houses... May be widening of roads is the only major project government might undertake but that should be done with or without the world cup.... So i see nothing to be alarmed....

The only potential huge project would be the construction of stadiums and as mentioned ICC is paying for it. The city beautification would cost few crores and a lot of it would be sponsered by corporate houses... May be widening of roads is the only major project government might undertake but that should be done with or without the world cup.... So i see nothing to be alarmed....

Sounds alright, until we read in the papers GoB spent x many crores for T20.

^^ ICC doesn't pay for Stadium development. During this WC all renovation cost of BNS, Mirpur and Chittagong were taken up by Bangladesh government.. ICC just supervises the development work by making sure some amenities like individual chairs, electronic screens etc are covered.

But I feel that the cost of having a WC is worth it, after 1996 Olympics the city of Atlanta completely turned around with billions in investment and became the leading city in SE. For Bangladesh, developing infrastructure (hotels, improving road connection) can do wonders to cities like Khulna and Sylhet. Moreover, the international media exposure will bring more tourists later on aswell.. This kind of publicity is more relevant for new cities or upcoming nations(e.g South Africa for Soccer WC, Beijin for Olympics). Cities like Athens, which are already world renowned, doesn't gain much other than huge debt.

Also, outside of government the private sector is already stepping up. Khulna is getting its first 4 star hotel since one of the prerequisites of hosting matches is world class accomodation for players and other dignitaries. This will help develop tourism in neglected SW, with Padma bridge and good hotels, Sundarban can finally become a true attraction of the country!

^^ ICC doesn't pay for Stadium development. During this WC all renovation cost of BNS, Mirpur and Chittagong were taken up by Bangladesh government.. ICC just supervises the development work by making sure some amenities like individual chairs, electronic screens etc are covered.

But I feel that the cost of having a WC is worth it, after 1996 Olympics the city of Atlanta completely turned around with billions in investment and became the leading city in SE. For Bangladesh, developing infrastructure (hotels, improving road connection) can do wonders to cities like Khulna and Sylhet. Moreover, the international media exposure will bring more tourists later on aswell.. This kind of publicity is more relevant for new cities or upcoming nations(e.g South Africa for Soccer WC, Beijin for Olympics). Cities like Athens, which are already world renowned, doesn't gain much other than huge debt.

Also, outside of government the private sector is already stepping up. Khulna is getting its first 4 star hotel since one of the prerequisites of hosting matches is world class accomodation for players and other dignitaries. This will help develop tourism in neglected SW, with Padma bridge and good hotels, Sundarban can finally become a true attraction of the country!

Each host country gets approximately 500,000 dollars for every match they host and this money is supposed to be used for stadium development. Cricket is big business now and the way ICC runs is not like FIFA.
So ICC has a huge say on the stadium facilities and seating arrangements.

And ICC specially allocates a certain amount of fund specially for the opening ceremony.

Each host country gets approximately 500,000 dollars for every match they host and this money is supposed to be used for stadium development. Cricket is big business now and the way ICC runs is not like FIFA.
So ICC has a huge say on the stadium facilities and seating arrangements.

And ICC specially allocates a certain amount of fund specially for the opening ceremony.

So the majority of the opening ceremony costs were paid by Bangladesh Govt right?

Each host country gets approximately 500,000 dollars for every match they host and this money is supposed to be used for stadium development. Cricket is big business now and the way ICC runs is not like FIFA.
So ICC has a huge say on the stadium facilities and seating arrangements.

And ICC specially allocates a certain amount of fund specially for the opening ceremony.

Not be to impolite, but could you please quote your source of information? Half a million dollars sound like a lot of money but wouldn't build you half a stadium. Improvements, yes.

I believe, unless many private business and other organizations come forward to pay for many of the expenditures to host the T20, GoB will end up spending a significant sum.

Not be to impolite, but could you please quote your source of information? Half a million dollars sound like a lot of money but wouldn't build you half a stadium. Improvements, yes.

I believe, unless many private business and other organizations come forward to pay for many of the expenditures to host the T20, GoB will end up spending a significant sum.

http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup/news/detail/item575857/PCB-set-to-receive-bumper-compensation/


7 matches times 0.5 equals 3.5 million.....and the money is for developing not building stadiums....and y should ICC build u stadiums???

Hi to all I'm new to this forum but have been on SSC for about 2 years posting on the BD aviation forum.

Just wanted to know if any one has any idea on the price of flats or houses in sylhet new build or resale. Thanx

Hi, not sure where to put this question but I am trying to find some developers in Sylhet, any contact information or website link would be very much appreciated.
Apologies is i have posted this in the wrong thread.

mischeif

If you start reading earlier posts you will find the name(s) of developers and development that are under constrruction as well as the weblink.

Here is a link to some new developments

http://www.npdbd.com/#

Hi Beer51, thanks for the link, sorry i glanced through the thread but was mesmerised by all the photos.
I have a plot of land in Idgah and went to engage a developer to build some apartments, npdbd look perfect for that.

mischeif

Good luck. Is there a demand for apartment in Sylhet? The reason why i ask is because i know someone who has an apartment in Garden Tower in Uposhor and he finds it difficult to rent it.

Hi Beer51, demand for high end apartments is rising in Sylhet as far as I am aware, most of the developments that are being built do get sold. I am told on occasions the developers don't start the build unless they have at last 30% sold off plan.
Garden Tower should be popular apartment block, am surprised they are struggling to rent it out

mischeif

I think you are doing the right thing by developing your land in Idgah. As a rough guess what sort of prices could you sell these apartments for and what will they rent for, also do you have a time frame.

Beer51,
Its still a few years down the pipe line, doing the research first, not sure how much they'd sell for. In Dhaka developers offer you 50:50, meaning you give them your land, they make the apartments and give you half, in Sylhet the best so far is 40:60 they take 60% of everything.

Article on 'Pre-feasibility Study for Sylhet Economic Zone'

http://myadvisoryspace.org/bicf/Publications/%282008.08%29%20Pre-Feasibility%20Study%20for%20Sylhet%20Economic%20Zone.pdf

Beer51,
Its still a few years down the pipe line, doing the research first, not sure how much they'd sell for. In Dhaka developers offer you 50:50, meaning you give them your land, they make the apartments and give you half, in Sylhet the best so far is 40:60 they take 60% of everything.

The reason for that is because available land and/or existing structures (for demolition) is becoming scarce. So, developers are compelled to make better offers. In Sylhet, that may not happen any time soon and therefore, it may be worthwhile for property owners to do it all by themselves by leveraging bank or Housing Building Finance Corporations loans (mortgage). One needs to do the due diligence and calculate feasibility and ROI.

Sylhet for Spl Economic Zone→ Iqbal Mahmud
Sylhet: Many people here reiterate the demand for concrete steps with budgetary allocation to set up the proposed ‘Special Economic Zone’ in Sylhet region.

They remind Finance Minister AMA Muhith, elected lawmaker from Sylhet-1 constituency, about his own slogan to establish ‘Alokito (enlightened) Sylhet’ by providing the people with adequate civic amenities. Making natural gas available in the areas along the Dhaka-Sylhet highway — from Shahji Bazar to Sylhet Sadar — to promote industrialisation also features prominently in the list of popular demands before placing of the next national budget in parliament next month.

“A Special Economic Zone is a dream which is yet to come true. It is important to earmark money in the budget to set up the zone,” said Koysor Ahmed, a leading member of Bangladeshi Diaspora in the United Kingdom, who is willing to invest in Sylhet.

He mentioned that parliament passed the Bangladesh Economic Zone Act-2010 to pave the way for Special Economic Zone to promote industrialisation.

Farmers of haor areas in Habiganj and Sunamgonj districts demanded construction of embankment to protect their crops from flash floods. “We lose standing crops if there is an early flood so we hope the government will build embankment to help us,” Masum Billah, son of of Habiganj farmer said.

Water-logging is a major problem in the divisional headquarters that causes sufferings to the city dwellers whenever it rains.

Sylhet city Mayor Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran himself aired concern at the poor drainage system and sought the finance minister’s intervention in implementing a Tk 1.34-billion project for improving the sewerage system.

Dwelling on the ruling party’s pre-polls pledges on development, Sirajul Islam, a collage teacher, termed the government’s attitude casual and said, “We don’t want to listen to any excuse. Implementation of ‘Alokito Sylhet’, as the local MP and finance minister (Muhith) promised is our demand.”

The previous BNP-led alliance government built a number of educational institutions, including Sylhet Agricultural University and Sylhet Engineering College which, however, have lack of infrastructural facilities.

Talking to daily sun, a group of students of Sylhet Engineering College, namely Ribu, Jasim, Onik, Shuvo and Jamal raised the issue of their suffering and demanded allocation in national budget for proper functioning of these institutions.

Sources in the police said Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) authorities are yet to be equipped with necessary manpower, logistics and accommodation facilities after its formation during the previous government.

When contacted, Omulya Bhusan Barua, SMP Commissioner, said, “We hope the finance minister will make ready necessary funds for upgrading of the SMP.”

Emphasising the importance of e-governance, Nipa Ferdowsi, an English-medium schoolteacher, demanded proper allocation and directive in the next budget to accelerate the process of providing the people with best services based on Internet in line with the government’s “Digital Bangladesh” mission.

Faruque Mahmud Chowdhury, a former administrator of Sylhet Chamber of Commerce and Industry, demanded downward revision of the tax and duty on imports of food and essential items such as rice, wheat, baby foods, cooking oil, agricultural equipments and industrial raw materials.

Small shop owner of the city’s Akhalia area Maruf Raihan said the government should make tax payment system easier for the people in general so that taxpayers are encouraged and not harassed and the government can generate more revenue.

A contractor of construction sector, Moin Uddin, urged the finance minister to reduce import duties on construction materials, saying, “Although house owners are not poor people, higher construction cost increases house rents, ultimately affecting the poor and middle income groups.”

http://www.daily-sun.com/?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=12-05-2011&type=daily_sun_news&pub_no=213&cat_id=1&menu_id=2&news_type_id=1&index=3