Sylhet Projects

[beer51]

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

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

[akbar1]

Originally Posted by beer51

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?

[nayeem007]

Originally Posted by TIslam

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.

[TIslam]

Originally Posted by nayeem007

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.

[beer51]

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

New Sylhet Divisional Stadium
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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.

[akbar1]

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?????

[akbar1]

Originally Posted by beer51

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.

[beer51]

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.

[beer51]

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.

[nayeem007]

Originally Posted by TIslam

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/ne...10317-349.html

[mirzazeehan]

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!

[beer51]

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.

[TIslam]

Originally Posted by mirzazeehan

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!

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.

[HereWeGo]

Originally Posted by TIslam

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..

[TIslam]

Originally Posted by HereWeGo

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.

[HereWeGo]

Originally Posted by TIslam

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....

[TIslam]

Originally Posted by HereWeGo

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.

[nayeem007]

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!

[HereWeGo]

Originally Posted by nayeem007

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.

[mirzazeehan]

Originally Posted by HereWeGo

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?