Metro rail sets new record with over 4 lakh passengers in a day

The Dhaka Metro Rail has set a new record, carrying 403,164 passengers in a single day, the highest since its inauguration, according to the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).

In a verified Facebook post yesterday, DMTCL stated that the record-breaking figure was reached on Thursday.

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DMTCL expressed gratitude to passengers, well-wishers, and stakeholders for their support.

Since its launch, the metro rail has become a key part of Dhaka's transport network, offering a fast, reliable, and modern alternative to the city's traffic congestion. Designed to carry over 60,000 passengers per hour, it provides a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mode of transport, increasingly preferred by daily commuters.

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