Dhaka Metro Rail, officially MRT Line-6, is the city’s first metro line. It runs north to south through the capital, from Uttara in the north to the Kamalapur area, linking Mirpur, Agargaon, Farmgate and the Motijheel business district. Its operator is Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), a state-owned company.
Key facts
- Opened: the first section, Uttara North to Agargaon, opened on 28 December 2022. Service was extended to Motijheel in November 2023.
- Stations: 17 stations from Uttara North to Kamalapur, according to DMTCL’s station list when we last checked (27 October 2026).
- Fares: from Tk 20 to Tk 100. See the fare page.
- Timetable: trains run at different intervals through the day, and Friday has a shorter schedule. See the timetable.
- Operator: Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).
How to use the metro
- Buy a single-journey ticket at the station, or use an MRT Pass. Registration for the pass is arranged through DMTCL; the conditions are on the MRT Pass page of the DMTCL website.
- Go through the security check and the ticket gate.
- Board at the platform for your direction, towards Uttara North or towards the southern end of the line.
Before you travel
Timetables change on public holidays and during festivals. On 19 October 2026 DMTCL published a special timetable for the Durga Puja holidays, for example. Check DMTCL’s notice board for the latest announcements.
Why it matters
Dhaka is one of the world’s most crowded cities. The metro offers a way to cross the city’s main north-south corridor without sitting in road traffic, which is why many commuters now use it for trips between Uttara, Mirpur and the city centre.
Last checked against official DMTCL pages: 27 October 2026. Fares, hours and station openings can change; confirm with DMTCL before you travel.
