The MRT-5 southern route is finally getting a move on, with the project set to be placed before the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) next week for approval.

The Metro Rail Line-1 and -5 could end up costing more than double the original estimate because of the appreciation of the US dollar, inflation, and new taxes, found the government’s independent expert committee.

The maiden journey of metro rail was completed when the train carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 200 others reached Agargaon from Uttara North.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today highlighted the four milestones in the country’s development that the inauguration of metro rail has brought about.

Bangladesh enters a new era in communication today with the launch of its first metro rail, promising fast, reliable, and safe commute in a traffic-choked Dhaka.

The long-awaited metro rail project is finally becoming a reality as the country’s first overhead electric train will be launched today, bringing with it excitement and also its share of challenges.

Country's first ever metro rail will start its commercial operation from December 16 next year.

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurates the installation of metro rail’s tracks in Dhaka's Diabari area this morning.

A section of workers of metro rail project stages demonstration on Begum Rokeya Sarani in the capital's Mirpur area for what they said forcing them to quit the job.

Metro rail would not be operational until December 2021, one year behind the schedule.

The much-hyped metro rail service, which was expected to be running in the capital from next year, will now be launched in December 2021.

With the physical progress of the country's maiden 20km metro rail service already visible across the capital city, implementation of four more proposed metro lines is simultaneously going ahead as a measure for partially relieving the capital city of its perennial traffic congestion.

The much-hyped first-ever metro rail service in Dhaka is expected to start initial operations from next year. Here's all you need to know about metro rail project.