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Massive, multilevel retail center with 19 floors of stores & restaurants, plus a cinema & arcade.
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Bashundhara City is a shopping mall in Dhaka. The mall is located in Panthapath, near Kawran Bazar, and was opened to the public on 6 August 2004. The building complex is 19 stories tall and covers an area of 17,763 m2 (191,200 sq ft), making it the second largest shopping mall in Bangladesh. It is also one of the largest shopping malls in South Asia, with up to 50,000 visitors each day,
The mall has space for 2,325 retail stores and cafeterias. It features a large underground gymnasium, a Star Cineplex cinema, a penthouse food court, an ice skating rink, a theme park, a fitness club, and a swimming pool. It also includes the 19-story corporate offices of the Bashundhara Group.
It is designed by the principal architect Mustapha Khalid Palash and Mohammad Foyez Ullah of Vistaara.
Construction started in 1998 under Shafiat Sobhan, the vice-chairman of the Bashundhara Group.The cost of the building was more than USD100 million.
On 13 March 2009, the top floors of the Bashundhara City complex caught on fire. The blaze started around 1:30 pm, after Friday prayers, on one of the top floors. Most of the offices were empty, as Friday is the first day of the weekend in Bangladesh. A security guard died as he jumped off the top of the building to escape the fire and seventeen other people were injured. The chief security officer of the building was rescued from the rooftop by a Bangladesh Air Force Bell 212 helicopter.
Later that day, reports announced the deaths of three more people found in an elevator by a group of fire fighters and the number of injured people climbed to fifty. Most of the injuries were caused by smoke inhalation. The fire took six hours to be brought under control due to the strong summer winds.The city's mayor, Sadeque Hossain Khoka, ordered all the fire services in the capital to the scene and requested assistance from army personnel.The fire attracted thousands of onlookers outside the complex from Panthapath to Hatirpool, causing heavy traffic.
The fire was extinguished after nearly ten hours. Most of the victims who died were employees, and most of the shoppers were unharmed.The mall was closed for two days and was once again opened to the public on 16 March. According to the mall authorities, damages reached Tk2 billion (US$29m).Minister of Home Affairs Tanjim Ahmad Sohel ordered a three-member committee to review the incident. He proclaimed the damage was caused due to the lack of fire-protection equipment during the time of the incident.
The mall has space for 2,325 retail stores and cafeterias. It features a large underground gymnasium, a Star Cineplex cinema, a penthouse food court, an ice skating rink, a theme park, a fitness club, and a swimming pool. It also includes the 19-story corporate offices of the Bashundhara Group.
It is designed by the principal architect Mustapha Khalid Palash and Mohammad Foyez Ullah of Vistaara.
Construction started in 1998 under Shafiat Sobhan, the vice-chairman of the Bashundhara Group.The cost of the building was more than USD100 million.
On 13 March 2009, the top floors of the Bashundhara City complex caught on fire. The blaze started around 1:30 pm, after Friday prayers, on one of the top floors. Most of the offices were empty, as Friday is the first day of the weekend in Bangladesh. A security guard died as he jumped off the top of the building to escape the fire and seventeen other people were injured. The chief security officer of the building was rescued from the rooftop by a Bangladesh Air Force Bell 212 helicopter.
Later that day, reports announced the deaths of three more people found in an elevator by a group of fire fighters and the number of injured people climbed to fifty. Most of the injuries were caused by smoke inhalation. The fire took six hours to be brought under control due to the strong summer winds.The city's mayor, Sadeque Hossain Khoka, ordered all the fire services in the capital to the scene and requested assistance from army personnel.The fire attracted thousands of onlookers outside the complex from Panthapath to Hatirpool, causing heavy traffic.
The fire was extinguished after nearly ten hours. Most of the victims who died were employees, and most of the shoppers were unharmed.The mall was closed for two days and was once again opened to the public on 16 March. According to the mall authorities, damages reached Tk2 billion (US$29m).Minister of Home Affairs Tanjim Ahmad Sohel ordered a three-member committee to review the incident. He proclaimed the damage was caused due to the lack of fire-protection equipment during the time of the incident.
Bashundhara City Shopping Complex is an impressive destination for shoppers in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mall boasts a massive 8-storey building that houses a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.
As a shopper, I was impressed by the sheer variety of stores available. From high-end luxury brands to local boutiques, there is something for everyone at Bashundhara City. The mall also has a great selection of food options, including both local and international cuisine.
One of the standout features of the mall is its spacious layout. Despite its large size, the mall is easy to navigate, with clear signage and well-organized sections. Additionally, the mall is clean and well-maintained, making for a pleasant shopping experience.
The only downside to Bashundhara City is that it can get quite crowded, especially on weekends and during holidays. However, the mall's popularity is a testament to its quality and value as a shopping destination.
Overall, I highly recommend Bashundhara City Shopping Complex to anyone looking for a great shopping experience in Dhaka. It's definitely one of the best malls in the city and worth a visit.
As a shopper, I was impressed by the sheer variety of stores available. From high-end luxury brands to local boutiques, there is something for everyone at Bashundhara City. The mall also has a great selection of food options, including both local and international cuisine.
One of the standout features of the mall is its spacious layout. Despite its large size, the mall is easy to navigate, with clear signage and well-organized sections. Additionally, the mall is clean and well-maintained, making for a pleasant shopping experience.
The only downside to Bashundhara City is that it can get quite crowded, especially on weekends and during holidays. However, the mall's popularity is a testament to its quality and value as a shopping destination.
Overall, I highly recommend Bashundhara City Shopping Complex to anyone looking for a great shopping experience in Dhaka. It's definitely one of the best malls in the city and worth a visit.
