Bangladesh Bank Building

Summary

Bangladesh Bank Building is a high-rise building located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located in Motijheel, the central business district. It rises to a height of 115 metres (377 ft)[1] and has 31 floors. It houses the headquarters of Bangladesh Bank. The building is one of the earliest high-rise in the city. It was the tallest building in Bangladesh for 27 years. Built in 1985, it was the tallest building in Bangladesh until 2012, when City Centre Dhaka Topped-out at 171 metres (561 ft). Currently, it is the fourth tallest building in Bangladesh.[2]

Bangladesh Bank Building
বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক ভবন
Bangladesh Bank Building at right
Map
Record height
Tallest in Bangladesh from 1985 to 2012[I]
Preceded byEastern Federal Credit Union Insurance Building
Surpassed byCity Centre Dhaka
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
LocationToyenbee Road, Hatkhola/হাটখোলা, Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh
AddressMotijheel
Town or cityDhaka
CountryBangladesh
Coordinates23°43′36″N 90°25′24″E / 23.7266°N 90.42323°E / 23.7266; 90.42323
Completed1985
OwnerBangladesh Bank
Height
Architectural115 metres (377 ft)
Technical details
Floor count31
Design and construction
DeveloperBangladesh Bank

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References edit

  1. ^ "Bangladesh Bank Building - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Bank Building". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 19 October 2015.