What is the latest status of the project “Dhaka Metro Rail Project”?

The status recorded for “Dhaka Metro Rail Project” is under construction and planned.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Dhaka Metro Rail Project”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Dhaka Metro Rail Project”: government bodies (Government of Bangladesh).

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Dhaka Metro Rail Project”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Dhaka Metro Rail Project” to USD 19410000000.

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This Taiyo project page references Prothom Alo English along with the original URL (https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/3vdtmoui7g). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Dhaka Metro Rail Project

Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Source: Prothom Alo English

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Under Construction And Planned

The Dhaka Metro Rail Project involves the construction and operation of metro rail lines in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Currently, MRT Line-6 operates from Uttara to Motijheel, with an extension under construction from Motijheel to Kamalapur. There are plans to build five more metro rail lines across Dhaka, with preliminary work and feasibility studies ongoing for some lines. The project emphasizes increas

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Mass Transit, Rail, Government
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Prothom Alo English

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The project “Dhaka Metro Rail Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Prothom Alo English.

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Original status	under construction and planned
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Dhaka Metro Rail Project involves the construction and operation of metro rail lines in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Currently, MRT Line-6 operates from Uttara to Motijheel, with an extension under construction from Motijheel to Kamalapur. There are plans to build five more metro rail lines across Dhaka, with preliminary work and feasibility studies ongoing for some lines. The project emphasizes increasing the use of locally manufactured materials such as glass, cables, rods, and cement to reduce costs, save time, and promote local industries.
Original sector	Public Transport
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Country	Bangladesh
City	Dhaka

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Source	Prothom Alo English
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Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Rail, Government
Article published date	2025-09-16

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