Dhaka metro rail
Metro rail to run an hour longer from today
Extended hours to take effect following Wednesday’s announcement by DMTCL
19 October 2025, 08:21 AM
Metro rail service to extend by one hour from Sunday
First train at 6:40am, last at 10:10pm
15 October 2025, 09:08 AM
DU metro station to be closed tomorrow 5pm onwards
The closure will be in effect for one day only to facilitate July uprising revival events on campus
13 July 2025, 14:14 PM
Metro running on schedule as staffers withdraw strike
Passengers take free ride at some stations due to lack of staffers
17 March 2025, 03:20 AM
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'
18 February 2025, 09:45 AM
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
15 February 2025, 07:48 AM
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.
4 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
26 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Metro rail services resume after suspension twice today
The operation came to normalcy at 2:50am
25 January 2025, 09:45 AM
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!
22 December 2024, 18:29 PM
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
8 December 2024, 12:22 PM
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
8 December 2024, 07:06 AM
Metro drops national symbols from single-journey tickets
Introduces 20,000 redesigned single-journey tickets
9 November 2024, 12:32 PM
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.
15 October 2024, 09:45 AM
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
15 October 2024, 03:10 AM
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.
14 October 2024, 18:06 PM
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
19 September 2024, 09:28 AM
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.
18 September 2024, 11:51 AM
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
18 September 2024, 09:56 AM
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
18 September 2024, 07:35 AM