Let’s talk about the buzz in Dhaka – the Dhaka Metro Rail! It’s like our city just got its own superhero in the world of transportation, and guess who’s the star? The awesome crew at the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL)! They’re not just running a metro; they’re on a mission to rescue Dhaka dwellers from the daily chaos of traffic and turn the commutes into a total breeze.
Beginning of the metro project:
Firstly, they’re the real deal, the unsung heroes of our daily grind! Rewinding to the good old days, back in 2012, Bangladeshi government teamed up with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Since, they threw ideas around, did some planning magic, and the Dhaka Metro Rail project was born in 2013. Thus, the DMTCL took the lead, and off the city went, officially embarking on something huge.
Secondly, it’s been quite a journey – from the recent openings of Bijoy Sarani and Dhaka University stations on December 13 to this final stretch, where the whole route is now a go. And get this, the metro rail isn’t just a cool ride; it’s the result of hard work since the main construction kicked off in 2017. Now, about the cost – it started at Tk21,000 crore, but as it has been added a bit more track from Motijheel to Kamalapur, grabbed some new land for each station, and thrown in some extra facilities, it’s totalled up to Tk33,472 crore. Accordingly, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) pitched in Tk19,719 crore with a loan, and the country’s public share.
Further development of metro rail:
Dhaka didn’t back down. Thus, they tweaked the project, shuffled some numbers around, and here it is, still chugging along with even more metro lines in the pipeline, changing the game. The Dhaka Metro Rail in action. It’s not just a train; it’s the ticket to freedom from endless traffic jams. And get it’s handling over 60,000 passengers per hour! Goodbye, gridlock; hello, stress-free commuting.
Accessibility:
They’ve got these nifty smart cards – MRT Pass and Rapid Pass – making tickets a breeze. No more fumbling for change; just tap and go. Plus, the platform screen doors at the stations, they’re not just for show: safety first, what lies ahead. Dhaka’s metro journey is far from over. More lines, more phases – it’s like they’re setting the stage for a transportation revolution. The city’s growing, and the metro is growing with it, promising better connectivity and accessibility.
Conclusion:
Moreover, the world is getting ready for e-mobility. Recently, China has made the largest battery of the world. Furthermore, every country is moving towards the trend. It is a pride for us that Dhaka is also coping up with the change.
To sum it up, the Dhaka Metro Rail is like the city’s cool sidekick, making moves and changing the game. As the network expands, Dhaka is on the fast track to becoming the poster child for urban mobility. Cheers to stress-free rides and a metro-fabulous future!
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