metro rail opening

Metro rail: PM to open Agargaon-Motijheel section on October 20

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Agargaon-Motijheel section of metro rail on October 20

Metro rail now open for public

A day after its inauguration, the country's first metro rail is now open for general passengers.

It was a dream come true: Mariam Afiza

Mariam Afiza, the driver who operated the inaugural journey of the country’s first metro rail, said it was a dream fulfilled that Prime Minster and other dignitaries were her passengers on the momentous occasion.

Metro Rail: Construction materials of nearly 12 local firms used

Around a dozen local companies supplied materials such as rods, steel products and cement for the construction of the country’s first metro rail, signifying that products made in the country are achieving international standards.  

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.

Mariam to operate the first metro train

As the nation’s much-awaited first metro rail is scheduled to start operation partially in the capital (Uttara-Agargaon portion) today, Mariam Afiza will emerge as the first metro train operator of the Mass Rapid Transit line-6.

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.

Metro Rail: Rally, fireworks to adorn grand opening

The authorities are completing the last-minute preparations before the grand opening of the country’s first metro rail tomorrow.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

Metro rail: PM to open Agargaon-Motijheel section on October 20

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Agargaon-Motijheel section of metro rail on October 20

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

Metro rail now open for public

A day after its inauguration, the country's first metro rail is now open for general passengers.

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

It was a dream come true: Mariam Afiza

Mariam Afiza, the driver who operated the inaugural journey of the country’s first metro rail, said it was a dream fulfilled that Prime Minster and other dignitaries were her passengers on the momentous occasion.

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

Metro Rail: Construction materials of nearly 12 local firms used

Around a dozen local companies supplied materials such as rods, steel products and cement for the construction of the country’s first metro rail, signifying that products made in the country are achieving international standards.  

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

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.

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

Mariam to operate the first metro train

As the nation’s much-awaited first metro rail is scheduled to start operation partially in the capital (Uttara-Agargaon portion) today, Mariam Afiza will emerge as the first metro train operator of the Mass Rapid Transit line-6.

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

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.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Metro Rail: Rally, fireworks to adorn grand opening

The authorities are completing the last-minute preparations before the grand opening of the country’s first metro rail tomorrow.