DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh launched its first metro rail service, mostly funded by Japan, in the densely populated capital on Wednesday amid enthusiasm that the South Asian country’s development ...

Allegations that some passengers are exploiting a loophole in Dhaka’s Metro Rail system to secure seats have drawn attention from regular commuters, prompting the authorities to introduce operational ...

DHAKA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Wasif Mohammad Abdullah, a 34-year-old banker, was thrilled to take his first trip this month on Dhaka's new metro rail line, while visiting the northern part of ...

Ongoing construction for the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project. Credit: Salim_Khandoker via Wikipedia. French engineering and consulting group Systra has secured another contract for the ...

The station will remain closed for two hours to avoid any inconvenience for passengers as PM Tarique is set to visit the ...

Cracks have appeared at several stations along the Dhaka Metro Rail network following Friday’s 5.7 magnitude earthquake. But officials say the damage is superficial and poses no threat to operations.

Dhaka’s metro rail services were abruptly halted on Sunday night after authorities detected two unidentified individuals dangerously boarding a moving train's rooftop instead of entering the coaches.

Every Ramadan, Dhaka undergoes a familiar late-afternoon transformation. Around 4:30 pm, traffic begins to swell; by 5:15 pm, buses are packed beyond comfort, motorcycles squeeze through narrowing ...