Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka marks 45 years of hospitality

Dhaka : Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, one of the capital's longest-standing five-star hotels, has marked its 45th anniversary, celebrating four and a half decades of hospitality, dining and service in a rapidly changing Dhaka.

Opened in 1981, the hotel has remained a prominent fixture in the capital's hospitality landscape through successive periods of economic and social change. Its 45-year journey has closely followed Dhaka's transformation from a relatively small commercial center into a major business, diplomatic and tourism destination.

When the hotel opened, Bangladesh's organized hospitality sector was considerably smaller than it is today. Dhaka had fewer international-standard hotels and limited options for large-scale conferences, business meetings and luxury accommodation. Over the decades, Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka became a key venue for business travelers, diplomats, government officials, international visitors and local guests.

The hotel has also hosted conferences, meetings, weddings, celebrations and other major events, making it part of the capital's social and business life beyond its traditional role as a place for accommodation.

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka has developed its restaurants and lounges as an important part of its identity, serving hotel guests and residents alike.