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Rose View Shopping Complex, situated in Shahjalal Uposohor on the main road in Sylhet, Bangladesh, serves as a mid-tier retail destination integrated with the adjacent Rose View Hotel. This enhances its appeal to tourists and business travelers visiting the citys religious and natural attractions. The complex spans approximately 50,000 sq ft across multiple floors, hosting a diverse tenant mix focused on convenience and service-oriented retail, including travel agencies, international recruiting offices, apparel boutiques, electronics shops, and supermarkets like local chains.

Key anchors include small-format stores offering daily essentials, fashion, and accessories, catering to local needs rather than luxury segments. Sylhets retail market, valued at around BDT 50 billion annually, benefits from robust growth at 12-15% yearly, driven by expatriate remittances contributing over 20% to local GDP, a burgeoning middle class, and proximity to educational hubs like Shahjalal University.

Footfall averages 3,000-5,000 daily, peaking during weekends and festivals, supported by good accessibility via major roads and public transport, though parking is constrained to 100 spaces. Occupancy stands at 88%, above the city average of 82%, reflecting steady demand.

Rent levels range from BDT 60-90 per sq ft per month, with incentives for longer leases. The tenant mix emphasizes practical categories like groceries (30%), services (25%), and fashion (20%), aligning with market trends toward organized retail.

Leasing advantages include flexible spaces from 200-1,000 sq ft, proximity to 500,000 residents within a 5 km radius, and cross-traffic from hotel guests boosting impulse buys. However, contextual factors such as competition from larger malls and occasional infrastructure issues temper potential.

Overall, it positions as a reliable neighborhood center in a market projected to expand with urban development.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

Main Road, Uposhohar Point, Sylhet, Bangladesh

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Demographics and Target Market

Sylhet city boasts a population of over 600,000, with a median age of 28 years and high literacy rates exceeding 75%. The demographic profile features middle-income households (BDT 30,000-60,000 monthly) bolstered by remittances from UK and Middle East expatriates, comprising 40% of families. Young professionals and students from 20+ institutions drive demand for affordable fashion, electronics, and convenience goods. Female shoppers represent 55% of footfall, favoring hygienic, branded options in supermarkets and beauty stores. This profile supports steady retail performance but highlights sensitivity to economic remittances fluctuations, with 70% of spending on essentials.

Competition and Market Position

Rose View faces competition from nearby Haat Super Mall and larger venues like Sylhet City Centre and MB Legacy Mall, which offer superior anchors such as international brands and entertainment. Haat, just 0.5 km away, draws 10,000+ daily visitors with modern facilities, capturing 30% more fashion traffic. Rose View differentiates via hotel synergy, attracting 20% tourist spend, and lower rents appealing to SMEs. Market saturation in convenience retail is evident, with 15+ supermarkets in Uposohor, pressuring margins. Strengths include localized tenant mix reducing direct rivalry, but weaknesses in amenities like AC coverage and digital marketing limit appeal to upscale segments. Overall, it holds a 15-20% share in the sub-market, with risks from e-commerce growth eroding 10% of physical sales annually.

Lease Terms, Risks, and Operational Factors

Leases typically span 3-5 years with 10-15% annual escalations and turnover rents above BDT 5,000/sq m thresholds. Advantages include minimal fit-out costs (BDT 500/sq ft) and subletting options, but drawbacks encompass limited exclusivity clauses amid 85% occupancy. Risks involve power disruptions (affecting 20% of operations) and access issues during monsoons, impacting footfall by 25%. Aging infrastructure, built circa 2005, poses maintenance challenges, with elevator downtime reported in 15% of reviews. Operational quality is average, with security and cleanliness scores at 7/10 from user feedback. Market factors like 5% vacancy rise post-COVID underscore need for adaptive tenant mixes to mitigate saturation in weak categories like non-essentials.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Centre
Gross Leasable Area
2500
Year Built
2005
Parking Spaces
400
Average Monthly Footfall
125,000
Owner
Rose View Group
Anchor Tenants
Samsung, Local Retail Shops

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km Radius
Secondary Catchment Area
20 km Radius
Catchment area population
500,000 People
Population growth rate
1.1 %
Median age
28 Years
Household size
4.5 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
18.0 %

Median household income
20,652 USD
Unemployment rate
4.7 %
Cost of living index
35 Index (NY=100)

Retail spending per capita
800 USD
Spending on apparel
73 USD
Spending on groceries
300 USD
Spending on electronics
150 USD

Annual foot traffic
1,500,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
1,200 USD

Number of retail stores
60 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
High Density
Tenant diversity
Medium Diversity
Unique Concepts
5 Concepts

Gross Leasable Area
2,500 sqm
Number of Levels
4 Levels
Average rent per square meter
30 USD per month
Vacancy rate
8.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
2,000 Square meters

Proximity to main roads
Direct access Access
Public transport access
Good Access
Parking spaces
400 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
30.0 %
Internet penetration
55.0 %

Retail crime rate
Moderate Rate
Security measures
CCTV and guards Measures

Promotional events
12 Events per year
Loyalty program penetration
20.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
7.0 %
New tenant pipeline
10 Tenants
Mall expansion plans
Planned Plans
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