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Dhaka Metro Ridership Crosses 4 Lakh Daily Passengers

MRT Line-6 sets a new single-day record as commuters embrace the capital's fastest way to move.

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August 9, 2026·2 min read·Updated 5h ago
Dhaka Metro Ridership Crosses 4 Lakh Daily Passengers
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In a Nutshell

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    A record 4.1 lakh passengers rode the metro in a single day.

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    Peak-hour headway has been cut to under 8 minutes.

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    Planning for Line-5 extensions is in the final stage.

Dhaka's metro rail carried a record number of passengers this week, marking a milestone for the capital's public transport network. This is placeholder editorial copy for the design preview, final reporting will replace this text before launch.

Officials familiar with the matter said the development had been weeks in the making, with teams working around the clock to confirm details before publication. Independent sources corroborated the key facts to News Trial on condition of anonymity.

“What matters most is that people get accurate information quickly,” one senior official said, adding that a fuller statement is expected within days.

Analysts say the development could have wide-reaching implications in the weeks ahead, though they caution that much depends on how key stakeholders respond. News Trial will continue to follow the story as it develops.

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Topics#Metro Rail#Dhaka#Transport
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