Revised Ramadan Schedule for Dhaka Metro Rail

Under the new Ramadan timetable, the first metro train departed from Uttara North Station for Motijheel at 6:30am on Thursday, February 19. Passenger pressure was comparatively lighter than on a typical working day at that time. However, by 7:10am, as trains were operating at 20-minute intervals, passenger numbers gradually began to increase.

On the other hand, from Motijheel to Uttara North, three trains departed between 7:15am and 7:30am at 15-minute headways.

According to sources, from 7:31am to 8:10am the headway remained 8 minutes; from 8:11am to 9:53am it was 5.5 to 6 minutes; from 9:54am to 2:56pm it was 8 minutes; from 2:57pm to 5:41pm it returned to 5.5 to 6 minutes; from 5:42pm to 6:13pm it was 8 minutes; from 6:14pm to 9:00pm it was 10 minutes; and from 9:01pm to 9:30pm trains operated at 15-minute intervals.

Similarly, for trains running from Motijheel to Uttara North, the headway was set at 10 minutes from 7:31am to 8:00am; 8 minutes from 8:01am to 8:48am; 5.5 to 6 minutes from 8:49am to 10:31am; 8 minutes from 10:32am to 3:34pm; 5.5 to 6 minutes from 3:35pm to 6:20pm; 8 minutes from 6:21pm to 6:52pm; 10 minutes from 6:53pm to 9:40pm; and 15 minutes from 9:41pm to 10:10pm.

Earlier, AKM Khairul Alam, Director (Administration) of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), which operates the metro rail service, announced that this revised schedule would remain in effect on weekly working days until the day before Eid-ul-Fitr, in alignment with adjusted office hours.

The directive further stated that during the holy month of Ramadan, passengers are allowed to carry only a 250ml bottle of water inside metro trains and station premises for drinking at iftar time. Care must be taken to prevent spillage, and used bottles must be disposed of in designated dustbins located on platforms, concourses, or at entry and exit gates. Under no circumstances will any other food be permitted on platforms, concourses, or inside metro trains.

The schedule for Saturdays, Fridays, and other public holidays will remain unchanged.

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