Passengers take free ride at some stations due to lack of staffers
A metro rail official confirmed the authenticity of the press release and said 'a section of staffers are behind the hasty move'
The company expressed gratitude to passengers, well-wishers, and stakeholders for their support
The extension of the country’s first metro rail line, from Motijheel to Kamalapur, is unlikely to open this year, officials said.
As the city continues to grow and evolve, adopting best practices from around the world is crucial.
The operation came to normalcy at 2:50am
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!
The metro rail authorities are expected to release an official statement soon outlining the operational changes for the specified dates
Some passengers were unable to enter station this morning due to a shortage of single journey tickets
Metro rail service saw a 20 percent rise in daily passengers’ number in last few days as transportation services in Dhaka got disrupted due to a blockade enforced by protesting students
"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
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 service will be unavailable on the day of Eid-ul-Azha (June 17), said MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd
An unannounced trial of metro rail during the busy morning hours today caused immense sufferings to the commuters
Metro rail service on the Agargaon-Motjheel route is operational now two hours after it was suspended this afternoon
Metro rail operations on Agargaon-Motijheel section was suspended again this afternoon
Metro rail operations resumed after one and a half hours of suspension this morning
Buses from Shahbagh, Gulistan and Motijheel areas were travelling in full capacity
A soil-laden truck hit a metro rail pillar in Agargaon of Dhaka early today, severely disrupting traffic movement in the area early morning
