The new elevated train network has been largely funded by Japanese development funds. Credit: Nick Fewings on Unsplash Bangladesh has launched its first metro rail service to ease traffic congestion ...

Bangladesh approved two large mass rapid transit projects valued at BDT940bn. Credit: Jubair1985 The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) of Bangladesh has approved two large ...

Bangladesh launches its first metro rail line in Dhaka Mass rapid transit system welcomed as safe and eco-friendly Improved transport like buses needed to complement rail network DHAKA, Feb 16 ...

Dhaka, May 22 -- When Dhaka's metro rail was launched, it was seen as a symbol of a modern, well-organised city. The sleek tracks above and smooth train rides offered hope that the capital was finally ...

Metro rail services will operate an extra hour each day from Sunday (19 October), with morning services starting half an hour earlier and evening services ending half an hour later. Iftikhar Hossain, ...

A metro rail train from Uttara came to an abrupt halt at Dhaka’s Farmgate station around 9:20am on Monday, causing brief disruption to service. Passengers disembarked after the train stopped, but it ...