Dhaka metro rail

Metro running on schedule as staffers withdraw strike

Passengers take free ride at some stations due to lack of staffers

Section of metro rail workers threatens to halt service from Friday

A metro rail official confirmed the authenticity of the press release and said 'a section of staffers are behind the hasty move'

Metro rail sets new record with over 4 lakh passengers in a day

The company expressed gratitude to passengers, well-wishers, and stakeholders for their support

Motijheel to Kamalapur / MRT-6 extension unlikely this year

The extension of the country’s first metro rail line, from Motijheel to Kamalapur, is unlikely to open this year, officials said.

Opinion / How Singapore’s transport policies can inspire Dhaka’s growth

As the city continues to grow and evolve, adopting best practices from around the world is crucial.

Metro rail services resume after suspension twice today

The operation came to normalcy at 2:50am

Dhaka in motion: Views from a Metro Ride

Have you ever felt a sense of stillness when riding the metro in Dhaka? No, not the kind that implies silence or rest -- Dhaka doesn’t allow for that -- but a quieter hum, like the city holding its breath? I am sure you did, if you somehow managed to take a ride during a less crowded hour, since it’s hard for anyone to even breathe inside during the rush hour!

DU metro station to be closed on four days in Dec-Jan

The metro rail authorities are expected to release an official statement soon outlining the operational changes for the specified dates

Only passengers with MRT, Rapid Passes being allowed into Mirpur 11 station

Some passengers were unable to enter station this morning due to a shortage of single journey tickets

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Mirpur-10 metro station reopens; initial repair cost Tk 1.25 crore

The Mirpur-10 metro rail station has resumed operations today, almost three months after it was damaged in July last.

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Mirpur-10 metro station reopens

Mirpur-10 metro station resumed operations this morning, almost three months after it was vandalised and consequently shut down in July

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Mirpur-10 metro station reopens today

The Mirpur-10 metro rail station is set to resume operations from today, almost three months after it was vandalised and consequently shut down in July.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Kazipara metro station to resume operations tomorrow

Operations of Kazipara Metro Rail Station will resume tomorrow (Friday), DMTCL Managing Director Mohammad Abdur Rouf said today

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Metro rail to run on Fridays from Sept 20

Dhaka Metro Rail will start carrying passengers on Fridays from this week as per the demand of the travellers.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Displaced bearing pad disrupted metro rail service: DMTCL official

Both local and Japanese workers and engineers were seen working to lift the pad back onto the pier

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Metro rail disruption leads to immense suffering for Dhaka commuters

The disruption has affected students, officegoers, and others, many of whom missed important appointments and work schedules due to the delays

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Metro rail services suspended on the Agargaon-Motijheel route; repair work underway

However, train movement from Uttara North to Agargaon section is normal

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

Metro rail to run on Fridays

The metro rail authority also expects that trains will stop at Kazipara station from Friday as it is being prepared to resume operations

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Metro rail: Govt cancels contract of MAN Siddique

He was the managing director of DMTCL from October 2017