Passengers take free ride at some stations due to lack of staffers
The authorities have deployed six additional trains to accommodate the surge in commuters during Bishwa Ijtema
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has exempted value-added tax on the fares of Dhaka metro rail, which has gained a lot of popularity since the beginning of its operations.
My overdue visit to Selim Kabab Ghor at Mohammadpur caused quite a stir amongst my known associates. While I tend to ignore the uninformative “I have had better,” or “They aren’t the same anymore,” there were some who came up with actual recommendations for places that they maintain taste better than the popular Mohammadpur store.
Introduces 20,000 redesigned single-journey tickets
The Mirpur-10 metro rail station has resumed operations today, almost three months after it was damaged in July last.
Mirpur-10 metro station resumed operations this morning, almost three months after it was vandalised and consequently shut down in July
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.
Operations of Kazipara Metro Rail Station will resume tomorrow (Friday), DMTCL Managing Director Mohammad Abdur Rouf said today
The metro rail authorities have planned to construct a stable yard near the Kamalapur station, but the Bangladesh Railway argues it conflicts with a plan previously agreed upon by the two parties.
The government is set to increase budget allocation for quick completion of the Rooppur nuclear and Matarbari coal-fired power plant projects.
The metro railway authority is yet to decide whether to run metro trains on Fridays
The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.
The metro rail has emerged as more than just a mode of transportation — it is a respite. During Ramadan, when the city seems to pulse with a heightened sense of urgency, the metro offers a calm, efficient path through it all. Its ability to bypass the notorious traffic jams means that people can ensure timely arrivals at work and, more importantly, at the family’s dinner table for iftar.
Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.
A look into how long metro trains run in cities around the world as Dhaka metro rail begins its 13-hour run
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
The metro rail stations at Shahbagh and Karwan Bazar have started operation this morning
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?
