Dhaka doesn’t really switch off at night. Offices stretch late, traffic stays heavy, and getting home after 10 PM can be frustrating. That’s exactly the gap the Dhaka metro authorities are now trying to fix. Right now, MRT Line 6 shuts earlier than many people would like. On regular working days, the last train from Uttara North leaves at 9:30 PM, while from Motijheel it goes slightly later, around 10:10 PM. Fridays have an even shorter window, with services starting only in the afternoon.
During peak hours, trains usually arrive every 6 minutes. Midday is slower, with 8 to 10-minute gaps. For some early morning and late-night trips, only Rapid Pass users can board, which makes things a bit inconvenient for occasional riders.
What Authorities Are Planning
The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited is currently testing a plan to extend evening operations. The idea is simple: keep trains running longer and reduce waiting time during busy hours.
If everything goes through, the last train from Motijheel could leave at around 11:00 PM. From Uttara North, it may run until about 10:10 PM. That gives commuters roughly 40–50 extra minutes, which is actually a big deal in a city like Dhaka.
There’s also talk of tightening the schedule during rush hours. Instead of waiting 5 minutes, passengers might get trains every 4.5 minutes.
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What This Means for Daily Commuters
For people working late shifts, this could be a genuine relief. Missing the last train currently means dealing with traffic, higher transport costs, and longer travel times. A later metro reduces that stress.
More frequent trains also mean less crowding. Anyone who has squeezed into a packed coach during peak hours knows how much of a difference even a small timing change can make.
FAQs
1. When will the new metro timing start?
It’s not final yet. Authorities are still testing the changes, with an announcement expected around late May or after Eid-ul-Azha.
2. What will be the timing of the last train?
If approved, the last trains will leave Motijheel around 11:00 PM.
3. Will the frequency of trains also improve?
Yes, the gap between trains will be slightly less during peak hours.
