Dhaka Metro Rail Project

Metro rail opening live updates: First train completes journey, reaches Agargaon from Uttara North

The maiden journey of metro rail was completed when the train carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 200 others reached Agargaon from Uttara North.

Metro rail in Bangladesh: PM lauds 4 development milestones

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today highlighted the four milestones in the country’s development that the inauguration of metro rail has brought about.

Metro moment is finally here

Bangladesh enters a new era in communication today with the launch of its first metro rail, promising fast, reliable, and safe commute in a traffic-choked Dhaka.

MRT Line-6: Twist and turns

The long-awaited metro rail project is finally becoming a reality as the country’s first overhead electric train will be launched today, bringing with it excitement and also its share of challenges.

Commercial operation of metro rail from Victory Day 2022

Country's first ever metro rail will start its commercial operation from December 16 next year.

Metro Rail Project: Installation of tracks begins

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurates the installation of metro rail’s tracks in Dhaka's Diabari area this morning.

Metrorail project workers stage demo for ‘forcing them to quit job’

A section of workers of metro rail project stages demonstration on Begum Rokeya Sarani in the capital's Mirpur area for what they said forcing them to quit the job.

Metro won’t open before Dec 2021

Metro rail would not be operational until December 2021, one year behind the schedule.

Metro rail service delayed by 1yr, to be launched Dec 2021

The much-hyped metro rail service, which was expected to be running in the capital from next year, will now be launched in December 2021.

April 30, 2018
April 30, 2018

Fact box: All you need to know about Bangladesh metro rail project

The much-hyped first-ever metro rail service in Dhaka is expected to start initial operations from next year. Here's all you need to know about metro rail project.

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