Bangladesh enters a new era in communication today with the launch of its first metro rail, promising fast, reliable, and safe commute in a traffic-choked Dhaka.

As the nation’s much-awaited first metro rail is scheduled to start operation partially in the capital (Uttara-Agargaon portion) today, Mariam Afiza will emerge as the first metro train operator of the Mass Rapid Transit line-6.

Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation will be offering shuttle service to metro rail passengers from Thursday, which is when the country's first metro rail will be opened to public.

In this Star Special, we are highlighting the stories of the unsung heroes -- the construction workers of the country’s first Metro Rail.

There are growing concerns among citizens regarding smooth mobile network coverage inside the trains.

There will be two types of passes – single-use and multiple-use -- for passengers to use the country’s first metro rail.

As the nation's much-awaited first metro rail is scheduled to start operation partially in the city (Uttara-Agargaon segment) from tomorrow, Mariam Afiza will emerge as the first metro train operator of the Mass Rapid Transit line-6.

There will be no half fare for students travelling on the Metro Rails, MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, said today.

The authorities are completing the last-minute preparations before the grand opening of the country’s first metro rail tomorrow.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has credited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's courage, sincerity and strong will for being able to achieve a number of milestones, including the metro rail project.

A Chattogram-bound train derailed in Kewatkhali of Mymensingh this morning.

Poor visibility caused by thick fog has disrupted the ferry services on Daulatdia-Paturia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes this morning.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police will ensure security at the country’s first metro rail, set to be inaugurated on Wednesday, until a dedicated force is available.

Metro rail will initially run for fours a daily from 8:00am and the duration will be increased as passengers get habituated with the new mode of public transport.

The Metro rail services will be operated for four hours daily--from 8:00am to noon-- in the beginning and the time will be increased depending on how passengers get habituated to the new mode of public transport.

Police have set seven conditions for residents and businesses along the Agargaon to Uttara’s Diabari metro rail route for the security of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she is going to ride the train on December 28.

Police have set seven conditions for residents and businesses along the Agargaon to Uttara's Diabari metro rail route for the security of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she is going to ride the train on December 28.

Metro rail authorities are planning to start selling single- and multiple-use cards after launching the country's first metro rail on December 28.

Dense fog forced the authorities to halt vehicular movement on the Bangabandhu Bridge for three hours this morning.

Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity has called for a 50 percent reduction in the metro rail's minimum and per kilometre fare.