Two MRT police officers suspended, probe committee formed
Two MRT police officers suspended, probe committee formed

Two officers of the MRT police, including a sub-inspector (SI), have been suspended for physically assaulting four employees of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL). Additionally, a three-member investigation committee has been formed to look into the incident. Faruk Ahmed, managing...

Metro rail continues operation amid DMTCL workers' strike
Metro rail continues operation amid DMTCL workers' strike

A workers strike is underway following the verbal and physical assault of four employees of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) by MRT police members. However, the operation of the metro rail continues as usual. From this morning (March 17), DMTCL employees began their strike,...

Power bank catches fire on MRT train at Singapore’s Raffles Place
Power bank catches fire on MRT train at Singapore’s Raffles Place

A power bank caught fire inside an MRT train cabin at Raffles Place station on Friday evening, triggering an emergency response. All 650 passengers evacuated safely, and train services remained unaffected, reads The Star post. SMRT said the emergency communication button was activated at 5:30...

MRT Line-1 Project: Costs and timeline will increase
MRT Line-1 Project: Costs and timeline will increase

The construction timeline and budget for Metro Rail Line-1, the countrys first underground railway are both being extended, although the main project work has not yet commenced. However, the initial work for the depot construction in Pitalganj is currently underway. Additionally, other initial...

Gas supply disruption in parts of Dhaka on Tuesday
Gas supply disruption in parts of Dhaka on Tuesday

Gas supply will be suspended or experience low pressure in several areas of Dhaka on Tuesday due to pipeline relocation work, the Titas Gas Authority has announced. In a statement, Titas Gas apologised for the inconvenience and said the disruption is necessary to transfer an existing pipeline...

Metrorail services were stopped for 26 minutes
Metrorail services were stopped for 26 minutes

Metrorail, citys fastest public transport, service was closed for 26 minutes on Sunday morning, resulting in sufferings for office-goers and other passengers. Metrorail services were stopped around 9:45 am on Sunday. Several officials in charge of MRT Line-6 ​​told the media that train...