Hi Guys,

Any pictures of buildings outside of the Sylhet City Corporation, eg. Tajpur Goalabazar, Bishwanath, Kurua, Dayamir, Sherpur, Sunamganj, Jagannathpur, Habiganj, Moulvibazar etc...

I hear there are some beautifully designed projects along the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway...one thing for sure there is no shortage of money of the inhabitants of the aforementioned places, probably the most affluent people in Bangladesh!!

Keep the pics coming!!!:banana:

Heres one to get started on...our place on the Dhaka sylhet Highway near Kurua...
http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww253/ruhelraj/DM.png

and another version of it!!

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww253/ruhelraj/DilaraMahalmidi.jpg

Thats a nice place you have got there Don:cheers:

Thats a nice place you have got there Don:cheers:

Thanks Mirza, must admit not really enjoying the house as we live in the UK and only go back once a year. Rather under used and expensive holiday home (like many Sylhetis!!).

^^ Can they be rented out to holidaymakers visiting Sylhet from Dhaka or other parts of the world?

^^ Can they be rented out to holidaymakers visiting Sylhet from Dhaka or other parts of the world?

I can't see why not, after all, they are sitting empty (ours is anyway) except for caretakers and security guards.

Anyone interested, PM me!

I can't see why not, after all, they are sitting empty (ours is anyway) except for caretakers and security guards.

Anyone interested, PM me!

Sorry we aren't loaded enough to rent your mansion. except maybe for mirza :lol:

Sorry we aren't loaded enough to rent your mansion. except maybe for mirza :lol:

Who mentioned money Amar?!!:lol::lol:

Seriously, you can't really rent out something that is personal to yourself. If it was built for that purpose, then fair enough.
Anyone from this forum can stay there for free!!:ohno:

Great Thred Don,

I 'm new to this forum, I've been watching for a while but only just joined and would like to congatulate everyone envolved in making it as big as it is.

Here's my first contribution:

Our family home in Moulvi Bazar (still not 100% complete, A couple of rooms inside still need to be done and more landscaping / water features)

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/DSC07682.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/DSC07683.jpg

Inside:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/DSC07668.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/BDView10.jpg

Outside:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/DSC07696.jpg


Thanks:)

Great Thred Don,

I 'm new to this forum, I've been watching for a while but only just joined and would like to congatulate everyone enloved in making it as big as it is.

Here's my first contribution:

Our family home in Moulvi Bazar (still not 100% complete, A couple of rooms inside still need to be done and more landscaping / water features)

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/DSC07682.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/DSC07683.jpg

Inside:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/DSC07668.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/BDView10.jpg

Outside:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/house/DSC07696.jpg


Thanks:)

Simply WOW, so you guys in Sylhet are loaded.

That is a nice house MB! Wish we could just lift these houses and bring them with us!!

Welcome aboard..look forward to more posts from you.

That is a nice house MB! Wish we could just lift these houses and bring them with us!!

Welcome aboard..look forward to more posts from you.

Yeah. Welcome to the forum mb1. Continue to post more pictures. :)

That is a nice house MB! Wish we could just lift these houses and bring them with us!!

Welcome aboard..look forward to more posts from you.

Yeah. Welcome to the forum mb1. Continue to post more pictures. :)

Thanks Guys,

DonRuhel: Your words are so true, Other than family, these places make us want to keep going back to our homeland.
But unfortunatly We can't go as often as we like.

^^
Welcome to the forum, MB1. You have a very nice property in Sylhet. How is the power situation over there? Do you get uninterrupted electricity or do you have to rely on power generators to enjoy the house?

^^
Welcome to the forum, MB1. You have a very nice property in Sylhet. How is the power situation over there? Do you get uninterrupted electricity or do you have to rely on power generators to enjoy the house?

The power supply is very poor, I was there for a month in December and nearly every day between 6-8pm we had no electicity and had to rely on a power generator.
I find this very bad considering it was winter.
On the other hand, I spent a bit of time outside Moulvi Bazar (Habigonj) and didn't find much load shedding there.

No electricity for 3 hrs? That is supposed to be tip-top condition, try living in Banani (considered a V.I.P area) after the elections, 3 hrs without electricity is paradise.

No electricity for 3 hrs? That is supposed to be tip-top condition, try living in Banani (considered a V.I.P area) after the elections, 3 hrs without electricity is paradise.

So how bad is it these days? How long do the load shedding last? Put it differently, how many hours do you have power within a 24 hour period?

No electricity for 3 hrs? That is supposed to be tip-top condition, try living in Banani (considered a V.I.P area) after the elections, 3 hrs without electricity is paradise.

Thats sad, but OK if have IPS or power generator I guess.
IMO Living in a VIP area shouldn't matter, Load shedding should be done equally around all areas or shouldn't be done at all if it can't be helped.

So how bad is it these days? How long do the load shedding last? Put it differently, how many hours do you have power within a 24 hour period?

5+/- 2 hours of loadshedding per day.

It's best to have your own power station!

Seriously, you can have a diesel/gas power station (massive generator) installed for about 10 lakh. This is a good option as the properties themselves cost over 2/3 crore.

I'm definitely thinking about one, just need to decide if it justifies that expense for 2 weeks every 18 months or so.

let me know what you think guys....

How much would oil/gas for such a 'personal power plant' cost?

It's best to have your own power station!

Seriously, you can have a diesel/gas power station (massive generator) installed for about 10 lakh. This is a good option as the properties themselves cost over 2/3 crore.

I'm definitely thinking about one, just need to decide if it justifies that expense for 2 weeks every 18 months or so.

let me know what you think guys....

That is a very good idea...if you were living there long term but just to spend a couple of week a year, a generator is good enough.

How much would oil/gas for such a 'personal power plant' cost?

Don't know exactly what the running cost would be..

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/211810895/Low_Noise_Diesel_Generator_set.html

On this website there are many diesel generators listed, going upto a massive 1000kva!

Don't know exactly what the running cost would be..

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/211810895/Low_Noise_Diesel_Generator_set.html

On this website there are many diesel generators listed, going upto a massive 1000kva!

If you install one of these, then you will over produce electricity which would be wasted if it wasn't shared with others.


P.S I wouldn't buy anything from Alibaba.com if I was you, alot of scammers on those pages.

If you install one of these, then you will over produce electricity which would be wasted if it wasn't shared with others.

Make sure he invites us when he gets elected MP.

5+/- 2 hours of loadshedding per day.

Two hours isn't so bad but five?! Until the power situation improves, I know that visiting Bangladesh other than winter is simply out of the question for me. Even though all apartment complexes have backup generators, their capacity isn't enough to run air conditioners. The last time I visited Dhaka in July, I practically lived under a shower!

I really don't know whether this chronic energy and power short is all a political game, or sheer incompetency of all the people who run the country (not just the politicians). Back in the 1970s/1980s, West Bengal had this problem but I understand it is no longer the case. If they could turn it around, couldn't our people just look into how they did it and try the same?

Two hours isn't so bad but five?! Until the power situation improves, I know that visiting Bangladesh other than winter is simply out of the question for me. Even though all apartment complexes have backup generators, their capacity isn't enough to run air conditioners. The last time I visited Dhaka in July, I practically lived under a shower!

I really don't know whether this chronic energy and power short is all a political game, or sheer incompetency of all the people who run the country (not just the politicians). Back in the 1970s/1980s, West Bengal had this problem but I understand it is no longer the case. If they could turn it around, couldn't our people just look into how they did it and try the same?

Problem with your theory is....it makes too much sense!!! Our politicians are too far buried up their own a*s to do any good deeds.
Maybe we need a communist left wing govt. like WBengal....theres a thought!!!!

Problem with your theory is....it makes too much sense!!! Our politicians are too far buried up their own a*s to do any good deeds.
Maybe we need a communist left wing govt. like WBengal....theres a thought!!!!

I'll say!

Maybe we need a communist left wing govt. like WBengal....theres a thought!!!!

Well, I wouldn't agree to that; you guys are actually asking for more of government whereas the private sector has been the only thing keeping Bangladesh alive!

Well, I wouldn't agree to that; you guys are actually asking for more of government whereas the private sector has been the only thing keeping Bangladesh alive!

Personally, I am not partial to any source, public or private. The reality however is, unless you are talking about a wealthy and purely market oriented countries, which are just a handful, in most countries, major infrastructure projects are public endeavors, owing to the huge capital requirement and uncertain and/or lengthy ROI, before actual profits begin to show, which hardly provides much incentive to the private sector. At best you can hope for a public-private partnership.

Here in the US, the public utilities and venture capitalists would readily invest in the so-called green power generation but there are no takers for new transmission grids that need to be built in order to transport this new energy, the bulk of which would be produced in remote locations with no existing grids. There are no takers in the private sector precisely because of the fast sum of money required and lengthy ROI, if at all. So now, even in the land of the free and ultra capitalism, there is talk about public-private joint ventures to build these grids.

If, in Bangladesh, a group like say, Bushundara, would come forward and express their willingness to the government for such projects, from soup to nuts, I'd say, welcome and when can you finish?

producing and selling electricity sounds like a good business

If you install one of these, then you will over produce electricity which would be wasted if it wasn't shared with others.


P.S I wouldn't buy anything from Alibaba.com if I was you, alot of scammers on those pages.

I only use Alibaba.com for research purposes! Once you make a query, they bombard you with e-mails!

I am looking at an Italian company which will supply BUT not install a diesel generator, purpose built like an outside shed.

If BD govt. get this nuclear power station built, maybe I won't need to install my "powershed".

If BD govt. get this nuclear power station built, maybe I won't need to install my "powershed".

Then you have to wait until nuclear technology gets obsolete.

OK Guys,

Going back on topic.
This is another picture I took of a house in Moulvi Bazar.(unfortunatly I was able to take only 1 angle)
One of my personal favorite designs.
What do you guys think?
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/DSC01465.jpg

^^ Thats a very nice design.

OK Guys,

Going back on topic.
This is another picture I took of a house in Moulvi Bazar.(unfortunatly I was able to take only 1 angle)
One of my personal favorite designs.
What do you guys think?
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt206/fuzzyboks/DSC01465.jpg

I think yours is better mb, this one looks a bit complicated and the flow of the design is hindered...what about everyone else?!!!

Oh well -- I'll bite. Because I was asked :)

I wouldn't mind living in one of these -- but the design leaves a lot to be desired, if you want me to get specific. Plus if you spend that much money -- why not do it right?

The design is not integrated -- meaning all parts have to follow one theme.

The eaves on the windows are an interesting 'spanish tile' or 'spanish colonial' design -- which clash with the very plain square picture windows. The windows need a bottom shelf and also may be a brick outline (frame).

The arches on the portico don't have this spanish tile detail (too plain).

The corbels and finials at the top of the columns are greco-roman classical -- which have little in common with spanish colonial.

But I'll stop here. The person who designed this needs to have a bit of background on what design element works with what type of structure.

Nitpicking aside -- this is not bad, and certainly not for Maulavi Bazar.

:nuts:Oh well -- I'll bite. Because I was asked :)

I wouldn't mind living in one of these -- but the design leaves a lot to be desired, if you want me to get specific. Plus if you spend that much money -- why not do it right?

The design is not integrated -- meaning all parts have to follow one theme.

The eaves on the windows are an interesting 'spanish tile' or 'spanish colonial' design -- which clash with the very plain square picture windows. The windows need a bottom shelf and also may be a brick outline (frame).

The arches on the portico don't have this spanish tile detail (too plain).

The corbels and finials at the top of the columns are greco-roman classical -- which have little in common with spanish colonial.

But I'll stop here. The person who designed this needs to have a bit of background on what design element works with what type of structure.

Nitpicking aside -- this is not bad, and certainly not for Maulavi Bazar.


I guess the owner wanted a mixed/hybrid design!!

You will also find, the owners change alot of the original designs from arcitects which can give a complicated finish with mixed styles.

But I guess they are right in saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

Oh well -- I'll bite. Because I was asked :)

I wouldn't mind living in one of these -- but the design leaves a lot to be desired, if you want me to get specific. Plus if you spend that much money -- why not do it right?

The design is not integrated -- meaning all parts have to follow one theme.

The eaves on the windows are an interesting 'spanish tile' or 'spanish colonial' design -- which clash with the very plain square picture windows. The windows need a bottom shelf and also may be a brick outline (frame).

The arches on the portico don't have this spanish tile detail (too plain).

The corbels and finials at the top of the columns are greco-roman classical -- which have little in common with spanish colonial.

But I'll stop here. The person who designed this needs to have a bit of background on what design element works with what type of structure.

Nitpicking aside -- this is not bad, and certainly not for Maulavi Bazar.


exactly what I was trying to say in post#37. However, sometimes a mix of different styles is a good thing.

Manbil, I'd love to hear your comments on our house at the start of this thread....:)

I agree in general with Manbil Bhai. It's a nice house but the individual elements can seem to be of various styles pasted together rather than forming a harmonious whole. Also the relationship of elements such as those of the base of the arches to column capitals is not well proportioned. All that being said I am sure it is a very comfortable place to live and certainly doesn't look "bad."

Hi mb1, which part of maulvibazar are these houses from? design wise most new builds in & around the town are in a similar mould these type of houses are. Regrettably we lag behind Dhaka when it comes to design.

Hi mb1, which part of maulvibazar are these houses from? design wise most new builds in & around the town are in a similar mould these type of houses are. Regrettably we lag behind Dhaka when it comes to design.

I have noticed a lot of the new builds in Maulvi Bazar are being built outside of the town.
People are moving out possibly because of:
1) size of land in available in town.
2) Prices for land in town are very high.
3) Better roads connections
4) Electricity more readily available everywhere.
5) Less crowded out of town

I have seen a lot more activity north of Maulvi Bazar (north of Manu river),which is also where I'm from.

Design wise, I think that we are doing very well.
There are some very interesting designs around at the moment, considering Bangladeshi architects in general are not very brilliant on the original deisgn front and alot of their work is proberbly 'lifted' from western architecture.
Keeping in mind that these sorts of building are quite new to us, I think it can only improve with time as more and more imported style,tecniques and materials are being used

I have noticed a lot of the new builds in Maulvi Bazar are being built outside of the town.
People are moving out possibly because of:
1) size of land in available in town.
2) Prices for land in town are very high.
3) Better roads connections
4) Electricity more readily available everywhere.
5) Less crowded out of town

I have seen a lot more activity north of Maulvi Bazar (north of Manu river),which is also where I'm from.

Design wise, I think that we are doing very well.
There are some very interesting designs around at the moment, considering Bangladeshi architects in general are not very brilliant on the original deisgn front and alot of their work is proberbly 'lifted' from western architecture.
Keeping in mind that these sorts of building are quite new to us, I think it can only improve with time as more and more imported style,tecniques and materials are being used


I agree about the moving away from the towns and cities. I have seen many fantastic houses in Sylhet city, yet they are either hidden from view, accessabilty issues, next to a "basthi" or an open drain closeby.....whereas just outside, they have ample space to have a gate, garden space or even a private road cum driveway.
I've seen many of these especially along the Dhaka-Sylhet highway from Lalabazar to Sherpur. In about 15/20 years time, the whole road will be like one long "high street" in the western sense.
In BD, architects and public like to copy. I had to say no to so many people who wanted the drawings for my house. Refusal was often seen as rude! I could not believe it, however it's the norm apparently in BD.
In the different sense, I'm proud to say my house, Dilara Mahal, is unique. I designed it myself and did not copy anyone.
Our architects and public need imagination....:)

I don't think people are moving out of town to build. In a perverse way the excessive land prices is driving these people to build in their own 'bari' instead of trying to build a cramped box in town. I think they get a better building with large roaming grounds.

I have lived in moulvibazar town centre since 1985 & from my visits back, I don't know of anyone who has moved out of town to build. Personally I prefer the new houses that are coming up in these baris on the outskirts as you get a nice building with some greenery & pukur etc.

Given the financial ability I would happily leave the town & build a nice bari on the outskirts.

Some of best houses over the last few years have come up in uttarmulaim & the surrounding areas. But stylish/expensive newly builds are coming up almost everywhere.

I've found many of the gems amongst houses in Sylhet have been discovered through the Channel S programme 'Amader gao'.

I don't think people are moving out of town to build. In a perverse way the excessive land prices is driving these people to build in their own 'bari' instead of trying to build a cramped box in town. I think they get a better building with large roaming grounds.

I have lived in moulvibazar town centre since 1985 & from my visits back, I don't know of anyone who has moved out of town to build. Personally I prefer the new houses that are coming up in these baris on the outskirts as you get a nice building with some greenery & pukur etc.

Given the financial ability I would happily leave the town & build a nice bari on the outskirts.

Some of best houses over the last few years have come up in uttarmulaim & the surrounding areas. But stylish/expensive newly builds are coming up almost everywhere.

I've found many of the gems amongst houses in Sylhet have been discovered through the Channel S programme 'Amader gao'.


you're right about the programme "amader gao", but I can't stand the backgroung fluty music they play! It's so loud it drowns out the commentary!!

I really hope Sylhet and Chittagong city developes fast in order to support Dhaka.. currently the development is skewed towards the capital only.

One way the Sylheti expatriates can help out is by funding the universities like Shahjalal Science and Technology and other institutions. Funding computer lab or other research facilities will go a long way in creating a skilled workforce..

^^ Totally agree. This is one place where Bangladeshis lack enthusiasm. There are a lot of public and private universities in Bangladesh, yet, we do not see any corporations or individuals supporting them financially. Bangladesh should adopt the model followed by US universities, and get some money from alumni and well-wishers to conduct research and academic activities. Sylhetis can definately help Sylhet become a good destination for education if they provide funding to the public and private universities there.

I agree totally about the investment required in education. I also believe we need to move away from investing in gigantic shopping centres (malls) and put our money into manufacturing and developing commodities in our own patch. One factory can employ 50+ people, bringing a respectable income to 50+ families. Given the choice I'm sure a rickshawalla will swap his job for a factory job. His self respect will also improve.

Why can't a country with over 120 million people not have a home-made car industry? How hard can it be for someone with the money and entrepreneurial skills to achieve this?

I agree totally about the investment required in education. I also believe we need to move away from investing in gigantic shopping centres (malls) and put our money into manufacturing and developing commodities in our own patch. One factory can employ 50+ people, bringing a respectable income to 50+ families. Given the choice I'm sure a rickshawalla will swap his job for a factory job. His self respect will also improve.

Why can't a country with over 120 million people not have a home-made car industry? How hard can it be for someone with the money and entrepreneurial skills to achieve this?

I agree with you, we need to emphasize on industries, building more manufacturing plants. Private sector will automatically get involved in these activities if the correct incentives are provided by the government.

Good examples would be the private tv channels,mobile phone sector which grew extremely fast after the government opened up the market for investment.

Even India a country of billion people had only TATA and Ambassador in automanufacturing till early 90s. Opening up the market resulted in foreign investment and many more corporations.

Currently, bank interest rate for industrial loans is very high in Bangladesh, moreover there are taxes on many engineering raw materials and land regulation to approval process to setup a factory is very complex. All this is discouraging potential investors. Instead they are going for malls and service based industries which require relatively low startup cost with more return.

The government needs to give the correct incentive to private entrepeneurs to invest on manufacturing industries..

if ur talking about car industry in BD, i would suggest the brand name to be "Progoti"..:P
lol cuz tht firm makes buses & trucks AFAIK!

good choice. "progoti" company still exists?

good choice. "progoti" company still exists?

As of February this year it still did Majhi Bhai. They've been kept afloat mainly by assembling Mitsubishi Pajero jeeps of the govt. issue variety. Also they assemble semi-knock down (SKD) kits exported by Ashok Leyland for the stag (http://www.afroasiaticonline.com/images/popupstag.jpg) minibus (used in smaller rural routes in Bangladesh).

Pragoti to make cars for UPAZILA chairmen (http://www.newagebd.com/2009/feb/02/busi.html#5)

Highway Inn, Dhaka-Sylhet Highway

http://www.hottdhaka.com/gallery/450/20630.jpg

http://www.hottdhaka.com/gallery/450/20628.jpg

http://www.hottdhaka.com/gallery/450/20616.jpg

http://www.hottdhaka.com/gallery/450/20621.jpg

Recently got some pix from maulvibazar & sylhet, but looks like I'm unable to upload images, any advice?

Recently got some pix from maulvibazar & sylhet, but looks like I'm unable to upload images, any advice?

Try this

Credit FK

A screen shot guide on how to upload pictures for new comers on Skyscrapercity Forums

STEP 1

Sign up with a photo uploading website, we will be using www.photobucket.com:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2174/2327012091_ba4dc42441_o.jpg

STEP 2

Login to your account:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2327012403_e2bdede5b5_o.jpg

STEP 3

After logging in, find the "Upload" option and proceed to click on "Browse" to browse for the pictures you want to upload:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2327012229_19780db837_o.jpg

STEP 4

Select the photo you want to upload from your computer:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2327829380_be81f0a3a4_o.jpg

STEP 5

After selecting the picture, click on "Upload":
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2327829904_63bb55283d_o.jpg

STEP 6

You will now see the "Upload Status":
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2327829512_dfdccc7fd8_o.jpg

STEP 7

And the picture has been uploaded!, now proceed to click on "IMG" Code and it will automatically copy the picture link, most photo uploading websites offer this feature, otherwise you can also click on the photo, then right-click, properties and then copy the URL:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2327012789_76aede16ca_o.jpg

STEP 8

Head back to SSC and click on the "Insert Image" link which is represented by "http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/editor/insertimage.gif" and paste the link:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2327012935_1aa53654de_o.jpg

^^
Amar bro, thanks a lot for posting it, finally I learned how to upload pics in forum :D

but one thing, if u go to step 3 in 'upload' section, how do you upload a picture from a website to this forum?? I tried using normal links but then, it dint work

Thanks amar

And theres me thinking I could simply upload from my usb memory stick whilst at work :-(

^^
Amar bro, thanks a lot for posting it, finally I learned how to upload pics in forum :D

but one thing, if u go to step 3 in 'upload' section, how do you upload a picture from a website to this forum?? I tried using normal links but then, it dint work

You need to save the picture from the website in your computer/desktop first. You can simply do that by right clicking the photo at the website, then selecting "Save Picture As".. this will allow you to save the photo anywhere in your computer..

If the picture is already in a website you can simply image code it.

example: linkofthepictureincludingthdotjpg

If the picture is already in a website you can simply image code it.

example: linkofthepictureincludingthdotjpg

If the picture is already in a website you can simply image code it.

example: linkofthepictureincludingthdotjpg

Yeah you can hotlink it directly to the site also(much simpler), but some websites don't allow that as it increases web traffic that the server cannot handle. DrivetimeDhaka.com is notorious for their policy on this :ohno:

^^
so u knw tht site eh?? :P , lol it doesnt exist anymore, it exists as wheelsbd.com these days :)

Great stuff Manfrom, am pleasantly surprised to see the development in Maulvibazar.

Unbelievable pictures of Maulvibazar. Thanks for these pictures Manfrom. This seems like a very cozy town. :cheers:

^^
so u knw tht site eh?? :P , lol it doesnt exist anymore, it exists as wheelsbd.com these days :)

Ohh? one of the admin of the site was my schoolmate in Dhaka... but just like Bdmilitary, I stopped visiting the site at around 06-07.

^^
hhaaha u should visit wheelsbd.com , it looks better :)

why can't i see the pics here? more on flickr under manfrom or search under maulvibazar, moulvibazar or sylhet.

I'll try to upload from scenery as opposed to the buildings that I've now deleted.

why can't i see the pics here? more on flickr under manfrom or search under maulvibazar, moulvibazar or sylhet.

I'll try to upload from scenery as opposed to the buildings that I've now deleted.

We can all see the pictures, so thanks a million. By the way, you can also just link your flickr images using this http://clip2net.com/clip/m7984/1250961490-clip-17kb.jpg, so you wouldnt have to upload them to photobucket as well.

The above pictures are so nice.I am dreaming someday i will live in these beautiful house for a happy life.

Where are all the images around Sylhet???

Come on everyone, lets get some pics up. Don't tell me there are no construction projects going up!!!

^^really.. i want to see new pictures of sylhet too.

shizzle, mods please delete

For pictures of moulvibazar, sylhet & kulaura you can search on flickr, the pictures are from me 'manfrom'. Feel free to copy on onto this post.

I checked your work on flickr. Wow those are some prize pictures.

Here are some:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34975174@N02/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3834769970_db41ecf8ea.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3833941665_524d91263d.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3970569535_027059ea59.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3970568585_08ceb3f320.jpg
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Sylhet is coming up with some nice skyline! Good to see that!

Thanks for some awesome pics Manfrom!
The greenery brings back a yearning to go back and visit soon!!!!

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A few more high rises there,and Sylhet would have a great skyline:cheers:
I am quite sure that Bangladesh will be having four cities[Dhaka,Chittagong,Sylhet,Coxbazar] with great skylines within the next 5 years

Anways,thanks for sharing these great pics Manfrom and thanks for uploading them here meghna bhai

Please note...this thread is for Sylhet division outside of Sylhet city...for Sylhet city pics please use the thread linked below. I had posted some of manfrom's great pics there...but hadn't seen that last one before...looks really good. Here is the link:

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

Thanks for some awesome pics Manfrom!
The greenery brings back a yearning to go back and visit soon!!!!

No problem. :)

Here is a pic of our Basha with the original white paint. I think white looks better as opposed to the current grey paint....any comments guys???

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OK Guys,

Going back on topic.
This is another picture I took of a house in Moulvi Bazar.(unfortunatly I was able to take only 1 angle)
One of my personal favorite designs.
What do you guys think?
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Hi guys, how much would something of similar standards and beauty with 10 decent sized bedrooms all with ensuit, 2 living rooms, large dinning area, large kitchen cost to build???

^^^ 90-80 lac

^^^ 90-80 lac

With cost of materials as they are, and with luxuries like a/c and western style indoor plumbing.... I'd say over 1 crore perhaps 1 crore 20 lacs

Thanks guys! I was thinking more in the region of about 1cr - thats a lot of money taking into consideration the current exhange rate. Things are difficult under the current economic climate! People who already build their dream home in Bangladesh are very lucky - its very expensive to do something nice now!

I've been plaaning to build back home for afew years now- infact I was in this forum getting ideas afew years ago, was about to send the money but something came up here and since than never gor around to it. Maybe I'll just opt for a very simple house with basic luxuries - nothing extravagant! When I was in Bangladesh last year a fellow villager build a simple looking and simply decorated 2 storey house with 6 bedrooms (2 with ensuit bathrooms) 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dinning area and 2 living rooms for only 25lac including fixtures and fittings and simple decorations (no fancy tiles etc) .. maybe if I do something simple with 10 bedrooms with cheap tiles etc maybe with careful spending I should be able to keep within 50lac.

Don your house is near 'Kurwa' right? I think I seen it when I was in Bangladesh.. how many bedrooms is it.. when did u build it and how much did it cost to build bro?

Don your house is near 'Kurwa' right? I think I seen it when I was in Bangladesh.. how many bedrooms is it.. when did u build it and how much did it cost to build bro?

yes Shafi, It's in Kurua, Osmaninogor. We started in 1997 and completed in 1999. Total cost at that time was 85 lacs. My cousin built something smaller 2 years ago and at the last count he had passed 1 crore!!

12 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, 3 living rooms, pool room on 3rd floor.

I wouldn't start such an expensive project now though with the economic conditions the way they are..back then it was the 90s and money was no problem!!!

BTW where are you from Shafi?

yes Shafi, It's in Kurua, Osmaninogor. We started in 1997 and completed in 1999. Total cost at that time was 85 lacs. My cousin built something smaller 2 years ago and at the last count he had passed 1 crore!!

12 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, 3 living rooms, pool room on 3rd floor.

I wouldn't start such an expensive project now though with the economic conditions the way they are..back then it was the 90s and money was no problem!!!

BTW where are you from Shafi?


Yeh its difficult times - checked Taka rate online yesterday .. it was 99.10 taka for £1.. so 1cr is now OVER £100,000 :ohno: afew years ago you could get 1cr TK for £71k (something like Tk142 for £1)- was gonna send it to build bari but family wanted to invest in property here.. :bash:

I am from Poplar, east london.. back home I am from Bishwanath - Janaya Nowagaw (about 8mins walk from the bazar next to Rajnogor) My uncle and dad built our current bari over 60 years ago (the first 'dolan' in our village)-so u can imagine how old it is! Having got used to the comforts of UK - its absolutely difficult to go stay in our bari- specially for the kids.. my dad is now 76 -one of his last ambitions is to build us a modern house so we and our kids can go stay there comfortably as right now no one seems to want to go back home - except me.

Due to dads old age and him getting weaker by the year I am happy to make afew sacrifices to ensure that he can fulfill his ambition. He never says what he wants - we kinda gotta guess. He wants us to do something back home- he wants his sons and nephews to do something so we maintain ties with our homeland.. IF it was simply about building a modern house he could simply sell some of his vast amounts of land and build something for 2cr without breaking sweat but its more about us doing something hence his silence. I once suggested why done we sell land and build - the silence and disappointment in his eyes was unberable. Silence does speak a thousand words sometimes.

yes Shafi, It's in Kurua, Osmaninogor. We started in 1997 and completed in 1999. Total cost at that time was 85 lacs. My cousin built something smaller 2 years ago and at the last count he had passed 1 crore!!

12 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, 3 living rooms, pool room on 3rd floor.

I wouldn't start such an expensive project now though with the economic conditions the way they are..back then it was the 90s and money was no problem!!!
For that kind of a mansion, I take it, it is self sufficient, in that it has its own well for water supply, septic tank for sewage disposal, and power generator for electricity?

For that kind of a mansion, I take it, it is self sufficient, in that it has its own well for water supply, septic tank for sewage disposal, and power generator for electricity?

yEAH You're right, we even paid for our own transformer from the power board. we have a 5Kw generator for the power when the unreliable state power stops with auto start/stop. ( the gen is Italian and is so quiet, self sealed noise reduction body apparently). For a few weeks of the year, it's heaven on earth!!

Yeh its difficult times - checked Taka rate online yesterday .. it was 99.10 taka for £1.. so 1cr is now OVER £100,000 :ohno: afew years ago you could get 1cr TK for £71k (something like Tk142 for £1)- was gonna send it to build bari but family wanted to invest in property here.. :bash:

I am from Poplar, east london.. back home I am from Bishwanath - Janaya Nowagaw (about 8mins walk from the bazar next to Rajnogor) My uncle and dad built our current bari over 60 years ago (the first 'dolan' in our village)-so u can imagine how old it is! Having got used to the comforts of UK - its absolutely difficult to go stay in our bari- specially for the kids.. my dad is now 76 -one of his last ambitions is to build us a modern house so we and our kids can go stay there comfortably as right now no one seems to want to go back home - except me.

Due to dads old age and him getting weaker by the year I am happy to make afew sacrifices to ensure that he can fulfill his ambition. He never says what he wants - we kinda gotta guess. He wants us to do something back home- he wants his sons and nephews to do something so we maintain ties with our homeland.. IF it was simply about building a modern house he could simply sell some of his vast amounts of land and build something for 2cr without breaking sweat but its more about us doing something hence his silence. I once suggested why done we sell land and build - the silence and disappointment in his eyes was unberable. Silence does speak a thousand words sometimes.


Very similar story to my own!!

The reason we spent so much and full of luxuries is for my kids to enjoy it and go back again and again. One of the reasons a lot of the 3rd gen brit Bengs don't go is they miss the "normal" utilities and services of this country, like clean water and constant power. Another is lack of regular travel. It's no use taking your kids after 16/17 years and then saying this is your mama, chacha, nani etc...kids need to have that connection alot earlier in their childhood and get attached to their roots....what are your or anyone else's view on this??

Very similar story to my own!!

The reason we spent so much and full of luxuries is for my kids to enjoy it and go back again and again. One of the reasons a lot of the 3rd gen brit Bengs don't go is they miss the "normal" utilities and services of this country, like clean water and constant power. Another is lack of regular travel. It's no use taking your kids after 16/17 years and then saying this is your mama, chacha, nani etc...kids need to have that connection alot earlier in their childhood and get attached to their roots....what are your or anyone else's view on this??

I totally agree bro.. if we dont take kids back home regularly,, by which I mean at least once every 2-3 years (once a year would be beyond the means of a large majority of us) than they will naturally feel out of place when we eventually take them there... I have friends who have been born and bought up here - never been to Bangladesh- I doubt they will ever go!

My children are still very young 1 and 3 .. I took them winter 2008/09 for 3 months - they loved it.. but am sure once they grow up a bit and I cant provide them with a nice holiday home there they will not want to go! My neice whose 6 went last year and never wants to go back cause 'it suddenly goes dark' and theres no hot water!

Its sad to see some parents with young children go on an annual holiday (sometimes even two) to Europe but never take their kids or go themselves to Bangladesh.. If you ask them they just moan about the expense and relatives over their 'drinking their blood' - personally I can tackle the blood drinking relatives and villagers I see no reason why anyone else cant - its just excuses... whats also sad is that elderly parents with young adult children who go Bangladesh once a year sometimes even more than once never encourage or take their children and grandchildren (in some cases) with them..

Suppose its in fashion to travel the world but never go to your own country for some - sad to me!

My brothers and I are building a simple village home in Feni for mom and dad and also for our families when we visit. The cost estimates last year were a very affordable 10-12 lakh taka for a 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen, living room and a car park. Unfortunately, the cost of materials has gone up so much that we have already crossed 15 lakh and still the tiles are not in place!

I agree with all of you that we should take our kids to the motherland at least once every 2 years so that they don't lose touch with their heritage. It is also a good opportunity for younger kids to know their extended family and learn Bangla.

My brothers and I are building a simple village home in Feni for mom and dad and also for our families when we visit. The cost estimates last year were a very affordable 10-12 lakh taka for a 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen, living room and a car park. Unfortunately, the cost of materials has gone up so much that we have already crossed 15 lakh and still the tiles are not in place!

I agree with all of you that we should take our kids to the motherland at least once every 2 years so that they don't lose touch with their heritage. It is also a good opportunity for younger kids to know their extended family and learn Bangla.
My wife intends to take our daughter to Bangladesh every year. Thus far, we have been successful in doing so since her infancy even though some of the trips were very brief. As she became a first grader this year, mother and child plans to spend a good part of the summer in Bangladesh. Let's see how it plays out.

where about in moulvibazar are these properties?

where abouts in moulvibazar is this?

My brothers and I are building a simple village home in Feni for mom and dad and also for our families when we visit. The cost estimates last year were a very affordable 10-12 lakh taka for a 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen, living room and a car park. Unfortunately, the cost of materials has gone up so much that we have already crossed 15 lakh and still the tiles are not in place!

I agree with all of you that we should take our kids to the motherland at least once every 2 years so that they don't lose touch with their heritage. It is also a good opportunity for younger kids to know their extended family and learn Bangla.

15 lakh is around around $21,621.62 1 USD = 69.375 BDT....not bad... I'm from Mymensingh, and it's a small town, unfortunately land prices are so expensive.

15 lakh is around around $21,621.62 1 USD = 69.375 BDT....not bad... I'm from Mymensingh, and it's a small town, unfortunately land prices are so expensive.

Land prices in the Feni/Noakhali area are not that high(compared to Dhaka) and dad had the foresight to buy several tracts of land in the 70s. These are mostly paddy fields one of which we are using for the house.

I think in Sylhet there's inflationary pressure on land prices due to UK expats buying up property. As for Mymensingh, I guess the proximity to Dhaka is the reason for the high land value. We had some land in Joydebpur, but sold it to finance our apartment in Uttara. Abbu says he bought 10 katha for 4000 taka!

I totally agree bro.. if we dont take kids back home regularly,, by which I mean at least once every 2-3 years (once a year would be beyond the means of a large majority of us) than they will naturally feel out of place when we eventually take them there... I have friends who have been born and bought up here - never been to Bangladesh- I doubt they will ever go!

My children are still very young 1 and 3 .. I took them winter 2008/09 for 3 months - they loved it.. but am sure once they grow up a bit and I cant provide them with a nice holiday home there they will not want to go! My neice whose 6 went last year and never wants to go back cause 'it suddenly goes dark' and theres no hot water!

Its sad to see some parents with young children go on an annual holiday (sometimes even two) to Europe but never take their kids or go themselves to Bangladesh.. If you ask them they just moan about the expense and relatives over their 'drinking their blood' - personally I can tackle the blood drinking relatives and villagers I see no reason why anyone else cant - its just excuses... whats also sad is that elderly parents with young adult children who go Bangladesh once a year sometimes even more than once never encourage or take their children and grandchildren (in some cases) with them..

Suppose its in fashion to travel the world but never go to your own country for some - sad to me!

I took my family to Spain last year, wife and 2 boys aged 7 and 4, however I couldn't help but wonder as nice as the scenery and all is in Spain..BD is sooo much better and relatively speaking cheaper too.

I agree it's fashion now for BBs ( Brit Bengs) to go to Turkey or Egypt or Tunisia.
Bro, it's upto our generation to keep the flame going otherwise we will lose our cultural ties and language sooner rather than later.
I am really upbeat about some of the other brothers/sisters comments about taking kids back home and building holiday homes. I hope others who are still thinking about it to follow our lead and visit BD with their kids.

where abouts in moulvibazar is this?

Look like uttormulaim, there are 'lots' of plush bashas like this dotted around uttormulaim. 99% of uttormulaim is ex-pat, living in uk or usa.

It's harder now then ever for non business owners to build anything like these properties.

People with some interest in BD are a very small minority... whats funny is that most our parents/grandparents came to the UK just to make some money and settle back home - hence most bought acres and acres of land.. but a very very large majority never 'went back' .. my dad came to the UK in the late 50's and late uncle the very early 50's they bought loads land - mainly farming land for us but eventually rather than 'going back' they decided to bring us over for some reason in the late 80's... personally inshAllah I would like to go back (keep the red passport ofcourse) come back every couple of years during the summer holidays but right now I cant financially afford to move. I am not a big spender I think if I can secure a monthly income of 50k-60k Taka a month than I can provide a better standard of living for my family iA,.

Wanting and planning to settle in Bangladesh may be crazy - according to some I'm totally nuts for wanting that but I reckon its not a bad idea considering the cost of living here... they way I see it, if the worst happens and I dont like it I can always come back..

Hi all...some questions for those familiar with Sylhet. I am going to BD for about ten days this December. Me and the missus are thinking of getting out of Dhaka for a couple of days (2 days + 2 days travel). If we went to Sylhet, where would be the best place to stay (preferably outside Sylhet city)? Would it be better to stay up north, at some place like Nazimgahr, or are there good places around Sri Mangal? How long does it take to travel between the northern border and Sri Mangal / Madhabkunda? I know there are tea gardens around Sri Mangal but if one stayed in a place like Nazimgahr, are some around there to visit as well? Thanks much for any advice!

Hi all...some questions for those familiar with Sylhet. I am going to BD for about ten days this December. Me and the missus are thinking of getting out of Dhaka for a couple of days (2 days + 2 days travel). If we went to Sylhet, where would be the best place to stay (preferably outside Sylhet city)? Would it be better to stay up north, at some place like Nazimgahr, or are there good places around Sri Mangal? How long does it take to travel between the northern border and Sri Mangal / Madhabkunda? I know there are tea gardens around Sri Mangal but if one stayed in a place like Nazimgahr, are some around there to visit as well? Thanks much for any advice!

I've never stayed at these places (because I don't need to) but Theres a parjatan motel on the airport road, it's also near malnichura tea estate. Theres a place called zakariya (city) park in khadimnagor with motel & other facilities.
Theres a cottage scheme near srimongol (fotos on flickr) but there arent that many smart places in Srimongol itself. Theres a decent hotel in moulvibazar called western plaza. srimongol tea research institute is 30 min drive from moulvibazar. moulvibazar to madhobkondo is 1.5 hrs. jaflong from sylhet town takes 45 mins. moulbibazar to sylhet takes an hour or so via the fenchugonj road (its lot more serene & scenic then the sherpur road)
You can travel directly from madhobkuno bia beanibazar to sylhet town. Did it many years ago :nuts: takes hour or so?

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Latest pic of Thames Tower, Goalabazar.

Is there any more space to build in Goalabazar? It's so congested with little lanes etc. I have relatives living to the east of the bazar etc. Land prices have made many paper 'kutifoti's'

Is there any more space to build in Goalabazar? It's so congested with little lanes etc. I have relatives living to the east of the bazar etc. Land prices have made many paper 'kutifoti's'

Manfrom, Prices are so out of control on Goalabazar, I think it's more expensive than Gulshan or Banani!! My family are from Brammom Gram in Goalabazar.

Here is the link to the website:

http://www.thamestowersylhet.com/home.aspx

Manfrom, Prices are so out of control on Goalabazar, I think it's more expensive than Gulshan or Banani!! My family are from Brammom Gram in Goalabazar.

My cousin's married to someone from ishobpur.
Do you know if an ex-chairman of goala bazar is a partner in thames tower/ abdal miah?

My cousin's married to someone from ishobpur.
Do you know if an ex-chairman of goala bazar is a partner in thames tower/ abdal miah?

The ex-chairman is Haroon Miah. I'm pretty sure Abdal Miah is in there aswell. It's mostly a Jamaat/Shibir project with other projects in Dayamir and Kurua.