MGI Tower Sets New Tech-Driven Standard in Dhaka Realty

Bangladesh’s real estate sector is taking a big step forward with the construction of MGI Tower, a new tech-driven skyscraper rising in Dhaka’s Tejgaon industrial area. This 39-story high-rise, announced just three days ago, is blending modern design with smart building technology—raising the bar for realty innovation in the capital. Owned by the Meghna Group of Industries, MGI Tower will house the Grand Hyatt Dhaka hotel and commercial offices. Its height of 152 metres, built on six basement floors, makes it one of the tallest mixed-use buildings in the country. The project is being constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation with designs from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, a top US architecture firm. What makes this development special is its use of technological innovations. The MGI Tower is the first extremely tall building in Bangladesh that employs the innovative top-down construction method. This approach boosts safety and speed on tight city sites by building floor by floor from both the top and bottom simultaneously. Inside, the building will feature smart elevators, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and a double-glazed facade that improves insulation—helping save energy and reduce cooling costs. The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) ensures that every component—from windows to wiring—is precisely planned and installed, reducing delays and ensuring accuracy. This project blends the core Realty sector with Technology by integrating sustainable and intelligent design. It also supports the Construction industry—creating jobs for engineers, architects, technicians, and construction workers. Training sessions on BIM, safety, and new materials are already underway to equip local professionals with advanced skills. The mixed-use design of MGI Tower is a clever choice because it combines offices, a luxury hotel, and shops all in one building, which increases the value for each square metre. It also helps ease Dhaka’s real estate pressures by building upward, not outward—preserving land and reducing urban sprawl. As Dhaka grows busier, developments like MGI Tower show that smart, high-rise real estate is the future. The tower supports a growing tech sector in building and maintenance, and it signals that Bangladesh is ready for green, digital, and internationally competitive real estate. Once complete—likely in the next few years—MGI Tower will host investors, business travelers, and locals, pulling international brands and services to Tejgaon. It stands to raise the standard for future developments, encouraging more eco-efficient and digitally equipped structures nationwide. By combining core realty expertise with modern construction technology, MGI Tower is paving the way for a smarter, greener Skyline—redefining how buildings are planned, built, and used in Bangladesh’s capital.