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February 2, 2023 | Metros

Dhaka MRT Line 1 construction begins

Bangladesh prime minister inaugurates $US 5.2bn project to build nation’s first underground metro.

January 2, 2023 | Metros

Bangladesh PM opens first metro line in Dhaka

Despite only a limited non-stop service being provided initially, 3857 passengers travelled on the metro on the first day.

December 22, 2022 | Infrastructure

India to build first rail link to Bhutan

India is keen to improve its rail links with its northern neighbours.

October 27, 2022 | Infrastructure

Construction of Dhaka MRT Line 1 metro to start in December

Contract for overseeing the works has been signed with a joint venture led by Japanese Nippon Koei.

September 15, 2022 | Infrastructure

Bangladesh and India seek to improve cross-border connectivity

Consultancy contracts signed to double one line and convert another to dual gauge.

July 1, 2022 | Metros

Japan funds Dhaka MRT Line 5 North through $US 984.6m loan

The new line will run between Hemayetpur and Vatara.

February 8, 2022 | Metros

Bangladesh government plans feasibility study for Chattogram metro

Work to construct a metro in the city follows instructions from the country’s prime minister.

January 6, 2022 | Passenger

20 projects to watch in 2022

Richard Clinnick profiles 20 global rail projects to watch over the next 12 months.

September 17, 2021 | Asia

Trial running begins on Dhaka metro Line 6

Plans remain in place to start operating revenue service trains next year.

April 13, 2021 | Infrastructure

Consultants appointed for Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor and Dhaka Line 5

SMEC has been appointed to provide consultancy services for both projects.

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