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Revision as of 18:20, 31 December 2024 by Uss157 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Skyscraper in Dhaka, BangladeshMGI Tower (short for Meghna Group of Industries), is an under-construction 152 m (499 ft), 39-storey skyscraper in Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The skyscraper is a project of Bangladeshi conglomerate Meghna Group of Industries (MGI). Located beside the Lake of Hatirjheel, it is expected to house the Grand Hyatt Hotel chain in the building, and become one of the tallest buildings in Bangladesh. The Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, based in Chicago, United States, designed the skyscraper. The China State Construction Engineering Corporation has been contracted to construct the project.
| MGI Tower | |
|---|---|
| এমজিআই টাওয়ার | |
| Alternative names | Grand Hyatt Hotel Dhaka, Meghna Group of Industries Tower |
| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Location | Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka |
| Address | Hatirjheel, Tejgaon I/A |
| Town or city | Dhaka |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Construction started | 2024 |
| Owner | Meghna Group of Industries |
| Height | 152 metres |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 39 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Main contractor | China State Construction Engineering Corporation |
Featuring 6 basement floors, the skyscraper is said to be 'Bangladesh’s first ultra-high-rise building utilizing the top-down construction method', according to CSCES.
References
- "Grand Hyatt Hotel groundbreaking ceremony held in Dhaka". The Business Standard. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- "Grand Hyatt Hotel groundbreaking ceremony held in Dhaka". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- "Grand Hyatt Set To Redefine Luxury In Dhaka With Meghna Group Of Industries Tower Project - Travel And Tour World". 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- "CSCEC's Meghna Tower project in Bangladesh officially commences". english.cscec.com. Retrieved 2024-12-31.