Bangladesh’s government has inaugurated the second phase of its metro rail project, extending service from Uttara to Motijheel. The expansion is expected to serve over 700,000 passengers daily, significantly reducing the capital’s chronic traffic congestion.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the line, calling it a “transformative step” toward modern urban mobility. Built with Japanese assistance under the JICA partnership, the metro aims to cut average commute times in Dhaka by 40%.
Officials said future extensions will connect key business hubs and residential areas, improving accessibility and cutting pollution.
Indian transport experts have noted that Bangladesh’s metro success offers a useful case study for medium-sized South Asian cities like Siliguri or Guwahati, which face similar urban mobility challenges.
