The country’s only multi-purpose convention facility, Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), has 17 (seventeen) venues for holding small to large scale events, state functions, social events, seminars, conferences, product launches, annual general meetings, fairs, exhibitions, cultural programs, reality shows, etc. BICC has been the venue for many renowned economic, social and cultural events. It has proudly hosted a number of international conferences and summits over the years.
This modern convention center is surrounded by a spacious parking area, lawn, garden and musical fountain. The elevated roof and massive structure makes any event grand at its premises. As of 1 July 2012, Bangladesh Services Limited (BSL); owner of Ruposhi Bangla Hotel is looking after the operation, maintenance and management of BICC. BSL has a rich heritage of reputed service in hospitality industry of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Services Limited (BSL) is a Public Limited Company. The Company has been engaged in the hospitality business since its inception and has pioneered international standard five-star hotel business in Bangladesh.
On 19th February 2012, BSL has signed a Management Agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd. (IHG) for a 30-year term for management of its hotel with the option to renew the agreement for 2 terms of 5 years each. After completion of an extensive renovation of its hotel as per requirement of the management agreement to meet the brand standard of InterContinental, the hotel has started commercial operation from 1st December 2018 as InterContinental Dhaka after grand inauguration by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. However, the operation of VIP lounge in Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, which is being used by the leading airlines as their business and first-class passenger lounge, is being run by BSL. Moreover, BSL has been managing, maintaining and operating Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) since 1st July 2012 after it was awarded the said responsibilities through an open tender invited by the Public Works Department (PWD) of Ministry of Housing and Public Works on 17 June 2012. In the meantime, BSL has earned reputation for hosting the national and international conferences, seminars, exhibitions, etc. successfully.