In a significant move to improve late-night transportation accessibility, the Dhaka Metro Rail has announced an extension of its operating hours. As of today, the service will run an additional hour beyond its previous closing time, concluding at 9:40 pm.
MAN Siddique, the Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), clarified that this decision is in direct response to the growing public demand for extended metro service hours. The announcement, made on March 25, signifies a crucial shift in the metro’s schedule to better serve late-evening commuters.
Under the new timetable, the last train from the Motijheel station will depart at 9:40 pm, while the final departure from the Uttara terminal is scheduled for 9:20 pm. This adjustment will introduce trains departing every 12 minutes during the additional service hour, adding 10 trains to the daily rotation.
With this extension, the total number of daily metro trips will increase from 184 to 194, demonstrating DMTCL’s dedication to enhancing public transportation accessibility and convenience.
Prior to this modification, Dhaka Metro Rail’s operating hours were from 7 am to 8:40 pm. During peak hours, trains ran every 8 minutes—from 7 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 8 pm—while during off-peak periods, between 11 am and 2:30 pm, the frequency was every 12 minutes. This schedule adjustment is expected to greatly benefit metro users in Dhaka by offering more flexible travel options in the evening.
