metro rail
Kafkaesque realities of traffic rule enforcement
The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.
#Perspective / How Dhaka’s metro rail simplifies Ramadan commutes
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.
Opinion / After metro rail, Dhaka’s buses should be the next megaproject
Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.
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
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
Metro rail now stops at Shahbagh, Karwan Bazar stations
The metro rail stations at Shahbagh and Karwan Bazar have started operation this morning
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?
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
Difference between MRT Pass and Rapid Pass explained
While the Rapid Pass is meant to eventually serve all forms of transportation services within Dhaka city, right now it can be used to ride the MRT-6 metro rail, and specific BRTC bus services.
Agargaon to Motijheel in just 14 minutes!
Metro rail operations on the Agargaon-Motijheel section opened to public today as the first train left Motijheel station at 7:30am
Key things to know about metro rail's Agargaon-Motijheel section
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the Agargaon-Motijheel section of the country's first metro rail
PM inaugurates Agargaon-Motijheel section of metro rail
She also inaugurated construction work of MRT Line-5 (northern route)
Metro now connects Uttara with Motijheel
Several key areas of the capital are now under the metro rail coverage as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates its Agargaon-Motijheel section today.
The Future of Dhaka’s Metro Rail Network: Exploring Upcoming Lines
The government is moving forward with the mega plan to build a 140-kilometer metro rail network in Dhaka and its adjacent areas by 2030 to reduce traffic congestion and pollution, two major problems the city of 2 crore people is facing severely.
Uttara to motijheel in just 31 minutes!
It takes at least two or three hours for anyone who wants to travel from Uttara to Motijheel by bus, the most common mode of public transport in Dhaka city. It’s not merely a matter of time; individuals,
Bird's-eye view of all metro rail stations
It takes 17 minutes to travel from Uttara to Agargaon on the metro and it will take 14 minutes to get from Agargaon to Motijheel initially, meaning the full trip from Uttara to Motijheel will take around 31 minutes.
Metro to roll up to Motijheel November 5
Commuters will be able to take the train from Uttara to Motijheel starting November 5, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the Agargaon-Motijheel section of the country’s first elevated metro line.
A bus ride or a comedy show?
The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.
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
