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

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Metro rail timings around the world

A look into how long metro trains run in cities around the world as Dhaka metro rail begins its 13-hour run

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Metro at night!

First day sees huge response as service extends till 8:40pm

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Survey underway for extending Metro Rail to Tongi: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said a survey is underway to extend the Dhaka Metro Rail from Uttara to Tongi

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

How to get to your metro rail station

The MRT-6 is going to be open for 12 hours a day, six days a week from January 20, as revealed by the Dhaka Metro Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) today

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

Metro rail to run till 8pm from Saturday

The metro rail will run from Uttara to Motijheel till 8:00pm six days a week from Saturday.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Karwan Bazar metro station bans raw fish, meat, and vegetables

On the opening day of possibly the most anticipated station of MRT-6 – Karwan Bazar – one question dominated the minds of commuters and their social feeds: Will they allow raw groceries on the trains?.Karwan Bazar is home to one of the largest kitchen markets in the city, and located near

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Metro rail now stops at Shahbagh, Karwan Bazar stations

The metro rail stations at Shahbagh and Karwan Bazar have started operation this morning

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

One year of Dhaka Metro: Are citizens in love yet?

The MRT-6 was inaugurated on December 28, 2023. What impact did it make on the city's transportation system? what are the city dwellers thinking?

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Metro rail: Shahbagh, Karwan Bazar stations to open Sunday

All 16 stations of the Uttara-Motijheel section of the country's first metro rail service will be in operation from December 31, when the last remaining stations -- Shahbagh and Karwan Bazar -- open to the public

December 13, 2023
December 13, 2023

Students hail 'game-changer' as DU metro rail station opens

Today marks a significant milestone for Dhaka University (DU) as the new metro rail station near the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) opened to students and other commuters