metro rail

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

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.

Metro rail authorities preparing to start operation on Fridays

"Give us some time. We will be able give the timeframe within few days," said MAN Siddique.

Should young commuters get a metro pass?

Because of the hassle-free experience and peace of mind it offers, metro passes have become essential to commuters, especially students.

Metro rail services to resume in 7 days: adviser Fauzul

Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan today said it would take a maximum of seven days to resume the metro rail service

Fire incident near Mirpur-10 station disrupts metro rail service

Metro rail service has been disrupted as the authorities have closed down its operation from Pallabi to Shewrapara due to a fire incident near Mirpur-10 station, officials said

Metro rail services halted for 30 mins due to 'power outage'

"Metro rail has started regular operation as the power supply is now normal," said a post on the official Facebook page of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited

Metro fares won’t go up from today

Despite the NBR not extending the VAT exemption on metro rail fares, the metro rail authorities have decided not to increase fares from today.

Metro rail operations resume after 1.5 hours

Metro rail operations resumed after one and a half hours of suspension this morning

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

The inauguration of an urban dream

We need complementary infrastructures to turn Metro Rail into a game-changer

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

5 facts about metro systems worldwide that you probably didn’t know

Here are 5 facts about metro systems worldwide that you probably didn’t know.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Will we get mobile network connectivity inside the metro rail?

There are growing concerns among citizens regarding smooth mobile network coverage inside the trains.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Is the metro rail really opening tomorrow?

The limited launch of the metro tomorrow is unlikely to make any real dent in Dhaka's traffic problem

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Mariam Afiza to operate metro rail tomorrow

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

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Metro Rail: No half fare for students

There will be no half fare for students travelling on the Metro Rails, MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, said today.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Can the MRT be a game-changer for Dhaka?

Dhaka Metro Rail: a revolutionary new system that is poised to transform the way people travel in the city.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

What is mass rapid transit?

Let's take a look at what a mass rapid transit system actually is and what it is like in other countries.

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.