B.Mirror Desk: HANSA – A Premium Residence by Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC (UHRPLC) has received national recognition in the Best Hotel Category at the Bangladesh Tourism Award 2026, the first-ever national tourism award organized by the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.
The award ceremony was held on 03rd October at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, as part of the celebrations marking World Tourism Day 2026, bringing together senior government officials, tourism and hospitality leaders, academicians, and representatives from different sectors of Bangladesh’s tourism industry.
M. A. Kalam Talukdar, General Manager of HANSA – A Premium Residence, received the award on behalf of Team HANSA. The ceremony was graced by M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, MP, Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism; Ms. Fahmida Akhter, ndc, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism; Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqi, Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh Tourism Board; and Md Shamimuzzaman, Chairman of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, along with other distinguished dignitaries, academicians, and industry leaders.
The Bangladesh Tourism Award 2026 was introduced to recognize individuals, organizations and initiatives that have made notable contributions to the development, quality, innovation and advancement of Bangladesh’s tourism and hospitality sector. Commenting on the achievement, M. A. Kalam Talukdar said: “Receiving a national recognition of this stature is a very proud moment for all of us at Team HANSA. At the same time, it gives us an even greater responsibility to continue improving our service standards and guest experience. This award will inspire us to achieve more and represents an important milestone in establishing HANSA as a strong, independent local hospitality brand in Bangladesh.”
He added: “This achievement has been made possible by the continued trust of our valued guests, the support of our business partners and stakeholders, the guidance of our management, and above all, the dedication and commitment of every member of Team HANSA. We are also proud that this national recognition brings honor to Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC.”
HANSA is part of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, the hospitality group behind renowned brands The Westin Dhaka and Sheraton Dhaka. The group’s portfolio reflects its established presence in Bangladesh’s premium hospitality sector, while HANSA continues to build its own distinctive identity as a locally developed hospitality brand.
Located in Uttara, Dhaka, HANSA – A Premium Residence caters to both business and leisure travelers, including international guests visiting Bangladesh. Strategically located near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the property offers contemporary accommodation, dining facilities and a range of lifestyle and guest services designed to provide a comfortable and personalized hospitality experience.
Over the years, HANSA has focused on delivering personalized service and maintaining hospitality standards that meet the expectations of both domestic and international travelers. With its own identity and approach to guest experience, the property continues to strengthen its position in Bangladesh’s hospitality landscape.
According to the hotel, the Bangladesh Tourism Award 2026 marks an important milestone in that journey and further reinforces HANSA’s standing as a distinctive local hospitality brand in the country.
HANSA – A Premium Residence expressed its sincere gratitude to its valued guests, business partners, stakeholders and management, and above all, every member of Team HANSA, whose trust, support and dedication have contributed to this achievement.
The hotel also thanked the Bangladesh Tourism Board and the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism for introducing the first-ever Bangladesh Tourism Award and creating a national platform to recognize excellence and contributions across the country’s tourism and hospitality industry.
With this recognition, Team HANSA remains committed to further enhancing guest experiences, strengthening service excellence and contributing to the continued growth of Bangladesh’s tourism and hospitality sector.