United Group has launched the Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport hotel, in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, at Centrepoint, Uttara in Dhaka, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s hospitality sector.

The hotel features 284 rooms and suites, thoughtfully designed with dedicated zones for work, rest and relaxation.

Equipped with world-class amenities, the property also offers extensive event facilities, including the 9,000-square-foot Celestial Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 1,100 guests.

Flexible meeting spaces such as Aurora I and II and Mist further enhance its appeal for corporate and social events.

Hasan Mahmood Raja, chief adviser of United Group, inaugurated the hotel as the chief guest, according to a press release.

Akhter Mahmud and KM Ahsan Shamim, founding advisers of the group, attended the programme.

Speaking at the event, Ashwani Nayar, area general manager of IHG for South West Asia and cluster general manager of Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport and InterContinental Dhaka, said: “We are not just a hotel; we represent a bridge between two pioneers -- United Group and IHG.”

“Through this unique ecosystem, our aim is to set a new benchmark for the city and create a hospitality venture that others will look to for best practices, exemplified by Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport,” he added.

Khondaker Zayed Ahsan, managing director of IPCO Developments Ltd and IPCO Hotels Ltd, said the project was the result of a complex yet rewarding journey made possible by the collective efforts of United Group and IHG.

“Together, we have laid the foundation for a landmark hospitality destination, with Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport at its heart,” he added.

Moinduddin Hasan Rashid, chairman and managing director of United Group, Nizamuddin Hasan Rashid, Sharfuddin Akhter Rashid and Kutubuddin Akhter Rashid, directors of the group, along with executives from various sectors and business leaders, were also present.