United News of Bangladesh

For many Dhaka residents, the metro rail has become more than just a mode of transport — it’s a symbol of the city’s growing modernity and a reliable companion in the daily rush, but on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the capital’s most popular commuter service will take a short break. According to a notice issued by Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) on Wednesday (June 4), metro rail services will remain completely closed on Saturday (June 7), the day of Eid. The announcement comes as many city dwellers prepare for the festive holiday, with thousands expected to leave the capital or head out to visit loved ones. While the pause may cause a temporary inconvenience for regular commuters, the break allows for observance of one of the country’s most sacred religious celebrations by it staff. Dhaka's street chaos takes root beneath its Metro Rail Metro rail operations will resume on Sunday (June 8), from 8:00am, with trains running every 30 minutes. From June 9 onwards, the services will follow the regular government holiday timetable.

Dhaka Metro Rail services resumed after nearly two hours of suspension this morning (May 27, 2024). Nazmul Islam Bhuiyan, deputy director (public relations) of the MRT Line-6 project, said the operations remained suspended due to problem in power sypply. Suspension of Metro rail service causes immense suffering to city dwellers Wishing anonymity, an official of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, said the electric power supply for the metro rail was halted due to technical reasons. This problem occurred on Bijoy Sarani-Shewrapara line around 7:30am, he added. However, the services resumed after 9am, he said. Quader expresses discontent over NBR’s move to impose 15% VAT on Metro rail