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Network map of Dhaka Metro Rail
The Dhaka Metro Rail is a mass rapid transit system serving Dhaka , the capital city of Bangladesh . It is owned and operated by the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited .[1] Together with a proposed subway system it is expected to reduce traffic congestion in the city. It is part of the Strategic Transport Plan outlined by the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority .[2]
The network is planned to contain six lines, with the first section of MRT Line 6 commencing commercial operations on 29 December 2022, and the other lines being either in planning or under construction.[3] [4] The construction of MRT Line 6's second section is scheduled to be completed during 2023.[5] The third phase, which will have an interchange with Line 1 , Line 2 and Line 4, is set to be completed by 2026.[6] [7] [8] Further expansion of MRT Line 6 is planned, with the hope of extending it towards Tongi in Gazipur metropolitan and Savar Upazila . The fares range from minimum ৳20 to maximum ৳100 (for MRT line 6). Passengers can get 10% discount for paying fares on either MRT pass or Rapid Pass . Each of the cards has same facilities.[9]
Line(s)
Number of Stations
Planned Stations
Structure
Opening date
1
0
21
12 Under Ground 9 Elevated
Planned
2
0
25
Unknown
Planned
4
0
8
Unknown
Planned
5
0
29
Under Ground and Elevated
Unknown
6
16
17
Elevated
2022
Total:
N/A
N/A
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^ "ঢাকা ম্যাস ট্রানজিট কোম্পানি লিমিটেড (ডিএমটিসিএল)" (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023 .
^ "About MRT Line-6" . DHAKA MASS TRANSIT COMPANY LTD . DHAKA MASS TRANSIT COMPANY LTD. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017 .
^ "PM Hasina becomes first passenger to travel on Metro Rail with ticket" . 28 December 2022.
^ Staff Correspondent. "Passengers gather at Dhaka metro stations at first light" . bdnews24.com . Retrieved 29 December 2022 .
^ Datta Gupta, Titu (27 December 2022). "Metro magic is here, now" . The Business Standard . Archived from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022 .
^ Staff Correspondent (13 December 2021). "Metro Rail: Roll-out on Victory Day next year" . The Daily Star . Retrieved 2 February 2023 .
^ হোসেন, আনোয়ার. "প্রযুক্তির চমক মেট্রোরেলে" . Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 February 2023 .
^ "Underground Metro: Tunnels to run as deep as 22 storeys" . The Daily Star . 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023 .
^ "Metro rail commuters to get 10% discount by paying fares on smart cards" . 8 September 2022. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023 .
^ "মেট্রোরেলে চড়তে ভিড়, যাত্রীদের আনন্দ-উচ্ছ্বাস" . Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 29 December 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022 .
^ "Metro rail is expected to trigger a paradigm shift in commute" . The Financial Express . Retrieved 15 December 2023 .
^ Correspondent, Senior. "Bijoy Sarani, Dhaka University metro rail stations open to commuters" . bdnews24.com . Retrieved 15 December 2023 .
^ Correspondent, Senior. "Bijoy Sarani, Dhaka University metro rail stations open to commuters" . bdnews24.com . Retrieved 15 December 2023 .
^ "Metro rail is expected to trigger a paradigm shift in commute" . The Financial Express . Retrieved 15 December 2023 .
^ Correspondent, Special (28 December 2023). "Metro Rail: Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh stations to open 31 Dec" . Prothomalo . Retrieved 28 December 2023 .
^ Report, Star Digital (9 March 2023). "Metro rail: Kazipara and Mirpur 11 stations to open March 15" . The Daily Star . Retrieved 11 March 2023 .
^ "মেট্রোরেলের পঞ্চম স্টেশনের দরজা খুলছে আজ" . Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023 .
^ Report, Star Digital (9 March 2023). "Metro rail: Kazipara and Mirpur 11 stations to open March 15" . The Daily Star . Retrieved 11 March 2023 .
^ "Metro rail is expected to trigger a paradigm shift in commute" . The Financial Express . Retrieved 15 December 2023 .
^ "চালু হলো পল্লবী স্টেশন, থামছে মেট্রোরেল" . Bhorer Kagoj (in Bengali). 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023 .
^ Correspondent, Special (28 December 2023). "Metro Rail: Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh stations to open 31 Dec" . Prothomalo . Retrieved 28 December 2023 .
^ "খুলে গেলো মেট্রোর সব দ্বার" . Jamuna Television (in Bengali). 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023 .
^ "মেট্রোরেলের 'উত্তরা সেন্টার' স্টেশন খুললো" . Bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023 .