WB agrees to finance for dev of metro rail

The World Bank has agreed to provide fund for developing the metro rail-centric communication system, constructing walkways beside canals and procurement of electronic buses. It will provide support under the Integrated Corridors Management (ICM) project to turn every metro rail station from Mirpur-12 to Banglamotor integrated communication center, said a press

Metro Rail: Over 92pc work of Agargaon, Motijheel part completed

The overall civil work progress of metro rail Agargaon-Motijheel section is now over 92 percent as 88.22 percent installation work of electrical and mechanical system and rolling stock depot equipment collection has already been completed, an official said. "Under the package-5, the viaduct construction on 3.195 km Agargaon-Karwan Bazar route

Quader opens preparatory works for metro rail in Ctg

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Tuesday inaugurated the works of master plan preparation and preliminary feasibility study for construction of metro rail in Chattogram port city.The minister inaugurated the works virtually connecting from his official residence here as chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, he said this dream

Metro rail operates upon electrical & mechanical system installed by L&T

The commercial operation of newly opened metro rail continues on Uttara-Agargaon part of the Dhaka Metro Line-6 based on the latest electrical & mechanical (E&M) system commissioned successfully by the Railway Business, Transportation Infrastructure Business of L&T Construction. In the metro domain, the Integrated E&M Systems works including Overall System

PM opens country’s first ever metro rail service

The country's commuting system entered a new era on Wednesday as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first ever metro rail service in the capital. She inaugurated the operation of the first phase of the project Uttara to Agargaon at 11:00 am from Uttara sector-15 playground. Marking the occasion, the

Metro rail adds another feather to Sheikh Hasina’s govt: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Wednesday said the country's first-ever elevated metro rail is another golden feather added to the crown of the government's success. "Metro rail is another golden feather added to the crown of the government's success. Through the inauguration

Metro Rail expected to be launched in December

The government is putting the final touches to the Metro Rail inauguration in the last week of the month with the Agargaon to Uttara route to be open to the public in the first phase. Officials said the cars will power through the track at 100kph to traverse 11.73 km

Bangladesh to the era of the ‘Metro Rail’

Metrorail is being launched for the citizens of the capital in the last week of next month (December). Initially, Metrorail will be launched from Uttara to Agargaon in the first phase. Managing Director (MD) of Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) said this to reporters after the signing ceremony of land development

Metro Rail: A game changer in public transportation

The inhabitants of Dhaka city have long dreamed of having a metro train system, and finally, after much waiting, their wish will come true. With a population of 21 million, the Dhaka Metropolitan Area (DMA) is one of the world's largest cities. With a population density of 47,400 persons per