The death of a pedestrian and injuries to two others -- caused by a bearing pad that fell from a metro rail pillar on Sunday -- have exposed a critical gap in the legal framework regarding compensation for victims of metro rail-related accidents.

Abul Kalam Azad did not die in an accident -- he was killed

Many commuters were left stranded with no available transport options as Shahbagh–Agargaon services remain halted for nearly a day

Kills one, sparks service halt, Dhaka-wide traffic chaos; experts raise safety concerns

Operations on Agargaon-Motijheel section unlikely today, DMTCL official says

Govt to provide Tk 5 lakh compensation to victim's family

Both local and Japanese workers and engineers were seen working to lift the pad back onto the pier

The disruption has affected students, officegoers, and others, many of whom missed important appointments and work schedules due to the delays

However, train movement from Uttara North to Agargaon section is normal

"Metro rail has started regular operation as the power supply is now normal," said a post on the official Facebook page of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited

An unannounced trial of metro rail during the busy morning hours today caused immense sufferings to the commuters

Buses from Shahbagh, Gulistan and Motijheel areas were travelling in full capacity

An unidentified person threw a satellite TV cable on the power line of metro rail, causing a brief disruption of the service around noon today