Currently, 24 train sets are in operation on the Uttara-Motijheel route, each consisting of six coaches. During peak hours, 12 train sets operate continuously. According to DMTCL, if operating hours are extended and additional trips are introduced, 14 train sets will be deployed continuously. DMTCL officials said the system has the technical capability to operate […]
The previous government had launched two separate projects to build two metro rail lines in Dhaka, with a total approved cost of Taka 938 billion. However, if the award is given as per the contractors’ bid proposals, the total cost will increase to Tk 1.84 trillion. Farooq Ahmed was tasked with identifying the causes of […]
The authorities have announced that metro rail services will be suspended on June 17 on account of Eid-ul-Azha and a new operating schedule will come into effect from June 19 as per the new office timings. Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) Managing Director MAN Siddiqui made the announcement while talking to the media at […]
Pratham Alo contacted DMTCL Public Relations Officer Nazmul Islam Bhuiya on duty on Monday today when the news of disruption in metro rail service surfaced. But he could not give any information about the delay. He said that he will inform as soon as he gets any update. However, he was not available for more […]
The construction work of Uttara-Motijheel (MRT-6) metro rail is almost complete. It was said that the metro rail authority will restore the park to its original condition after the construction work is completed. Instead of doing so, DMTCL is planning to build a metro rail station plaza there. DMTCL is talking about running commercial activities […]
Mentioning that he would talk to the Prime Minister on the issue of VAT on Metrorail tickets, Obaidul Quader today said, “Metrorail is a special service of public transport. People are benefiting from this. I don't know who suddenly gave such news before any decision was taken at the highest level of the government. At […]
In this regard, the VAT Division of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued an office order on Thursday expressing its inability to waive tax on the country's first metro rail. At present, the Metro Rail has the privilege of tax exemption till the end of the current financial year. The operating authority, Dhaka Mass […]
Later, Metrorail officials wrote a letter to NBR Chairman Abu Hena Mohammad Rahmatul Munim, presenting their arguments against imposing VAT on Metrorail tickets. Regarding this, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) Secretary and Director Abdur Rauf told Prothom Alo that there is a law to levy 15 percent VAT on air-conditioned train tickets. But all […]
The Uttara to Agargaon section of the Metro Rail was inaugurated on 28 December 2022. The Agargaon to Motijheel section was inaugurated on 4 November. Night services on Motijheel route started from January 20. After this the pressure of passengers skyrocketed. MD Hadiuzzaman, a transportation expert and professor in the department of civil engineering at […]
Metrorail service has been suspended from 9:30 am on Wednesday due to a “technical fault”. Several people were seen waiting in queue to buy tickets at Uttara North (Diyabari) station. But the sale of tickets stopped. DMTCL Director (Operations) Nasir Uddin informed Prothom Alo that he suspects that something has fallen on the power line, […]
He further said that metro rail services will be closed on every Friday instead of Tuesday from June 1. Besides, the service will remain closed on the day of Eid-ul-Azha, Man Siddiqui said. The metro rail service started on 28 December. This service is available for a limited time as of now. DMTCL officials said […]