Metro Rail Route 2026: All 16 Stations in Order + Landmarks
The metro rail route in Dhaka runs about 20.1 km from Uttara North to Motijheel, with 16 elevated stations on MRT Line-6. It links Uttara, Pallabi, Mirpur, Agargaon, Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh, Dhaka University and the Secretariat area in one north-to-south line.
This guide walks you along the line, station by station. You will find the full station list in order, the area and landmarks near each stop, links with Bangladesh Railway stations, and what the Kamalapur extension will add. For times and fares, see our metro rail schedule and metro rail ticket price and fare chart guides.
Quick answer: MRT Line-6 runs from Uttara North to Motijheel. The 16 stations are Uttara North, Uttara Center, Uttara South, Pallabi, Mirpur 11, Mirpur 10, Kazipara, Shewrapara, Agargaon, Bijoy Sarani, Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh, Dhaka University, Bangladesh Secretariat and Motijheel. The full ride takes about 33 to 40 minutes.
Metro Rail Route at a Glance
Here are the key facts about the metro rail route in one table. It is the only metro line running in Bangladesh today.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Line | MRT Line-6 |
| Operator | Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) |
| Route | Uttara North (Diabari) to Motijheel |
| Length | About 20.1 km (11.73 km Uttara North to Agargaon, 8.37 km Agargaon to Motijheel) |
| Stations | 16, all elevated |
| End-to-end journey | About 33 to 40 minutes |
| Depot | Diabari, near Uttara North |
| Trains | 24 trainsets of six cars each |
| Capacity | About 2,300 passengers per train |
| Next extension | Motijheel to Kamalapur, 1.16 km, expected in early 2027 |
| Future plan | Uttara North to Tongi, about 7.5 km (no date yet) |
The first part, Uttara North to Agargaon, opened on 29 December 2022. The Agargaon to Motijheel part opened on 5 November 2023, and all 16 stations were open by 31 December 2023. Today the line carries around 425,000 to 450,000 people a day.
The line runs above the road on a concrete viaduct for its whole length. You climb from the street to the concourse level to buy a ticket, then go up again to the platform.
How the metro rail route was built
The line was built in two main phases. Phase one covered 11.73 km from Uttara North to Agargaon with nine stations. It opened on 29 December 2022, but at first trains stopped only at the two ends. The other stations opened one by one between January and March 2023.
Phase two added 8.37 km from Agargaon to Motijheel. Farmgate, Bangladesh Secretariat and Motijheel opened first, on 5 November 2023. Bijoy Sarani and Dhaka University followed on 13 December, and Karwan Bazar and Shahbagh on 31 December 2023. That completed the 16-station metro rail station list we use today.
The design also changed along the way. The line near Dhaka University was first planned to pass beside the Shaheed Minar. It was later moved to run in front of the TSC instead. The project cost estimate rose from about Tk 22,000 crore in 2011 to about Tk 33,472 crore, which includes the Kamalapur extension.
Metro Rail Station List: All 16 Stations in Order
This metro rail station list runs from north to south, in the same order the train stops. Each station also has a short code, from G1 to G16, which you may see on maps and signs.
| No. | Station | Area | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Uttara North | Diabari Bottola, Sector 15, Uttara | 29 Dec 2022 |
| G2 | Uttara Center | Ahmed Sofa Sarani, Sector 17, Uttara | 18 Feb 2023 |
| G3 | Uttara South | Metro Circle, Sector 17, Uttara | 31 Mar 2023 |
| G4 | Pallabi | Pallabi, Mirpur | 25 Jan 2023 |
| G5 | Mirpur 11 | Mirpur 11 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| G6 | Mirpur 10 | Mirpur 10 | 1 Mar 2023 |
| G7 | Kazipara | Kazipara, Mirpur | 15 Mar 2023 |
| G8 | Shewrapara | Shewrapara, Mirpur | 31 Mar 2023 |
| G9 | Agargaon | Agargaon | 29 Dec 2022 |
| G10 | Bijoy Sarani | Bijoy Sarani | 13 Dec 2023 |
| G11 | Farmgate | Farmhouse Road, Farmgate | 5 Nov 2023 |
| G12 | Karwan Bazar | Karwan Bazar | 31 Dec 2023 |
| G13 | Shahbagh | Shahbagh | 31 Dec 2023 |
| G14 | Dhaka University | Next to TSC, University of Dhaka | 13 Dec 2023 |
| G15 | Bangladesh Secretariat | Segunbagicha | 5 Nov 2023 |
| G16 | Motijheel | Motijheel Road, Dilkusha | 5 Nov 2023 |
Today, trains stop at all 16 stations, so you do not need to worry about a train skipping your stop. A full list with more detail is on the list of Dhaka Metro Rail stations on Wikipedia.
Metro Rail Route Through Uttara (Stations 1 to 3)
The metro rail route begins at Uttara North, at Diabari Bottola on Ahmed Sofa Sarani in Sector 15. The Diabari depot, where trains are cleaned and checked, is nearby. A BRTC shuttle bus runs from this station to House Building.
From here, the line runs south along Ahmed Sofa Sarani to Uttara Center and Uttara South, both in Sector 17. Uttara South sits at the Metro Circle. The Diabari lake area, a spot popular with nature lovers, lies between Uttara North and Uttara Center.
Which Uttara stop should you use? These are the first three names on the metro rail station list, and all are close together. Uttara South is the least used station on the line, so its ticket queue may be shorter.
Note that these three stations are on the western side of Uttara. They are not on the Airport Road, so allow time to reach them from the eastern sectors.
Metro Rail Route Through Mirpur (Stations 4 to 8)
After Uttara South, the line turns into Mirpur. Pallabi is the first Mirpur stop. Then come Mirpur 11 and Mirpur 10, two of the busiest areas of the city.
Mirpur 10 is the most used station on the whole line. A DMTCL survey in 2025 counted about 17.8 million trips there. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium is about a 15-minute walk away, and the National Zoo and Botanical Garden are a short ride from here. Mirpur 10 will also be an interchange with the planned MRT Line-5 North.
The line then passes Kazipara and Shewrapara. These stations are very close together. Mirpur 10 to Kazipara is less than 1 km, so some riders simply walk between nearby stops.
Metro Rail Route Through Central Dhaka (Stations 9 to 12)
Agargaon was the southern end of the line until November 2023. Many government offices are in this area. The Bangladesh Air Force Museum is right beside the station.
Next is Bijoy Sarani. The Bangladesh Military Museum, the 3D Art Gallery and the Novo Theatre are a short walk from here, which makes it a good stop for families on a day out.
Farmgate station is on Farmhouse Road, in one of the busiest junctions in Dhaka. Tejgaon railway station is about 1 km east of it. Karwan Bazar comes next. Bashundhara City shopping complex is a few minutes’ walk away. Karwan Bazar will also be an interchange with the planned MRT Line-5 South.
Metro Rail Route From Shahbagh to Motijheel (Stations 13 to 16)
The last part of the metro rail route passes some of the most famous places in Dhaka. Shahbagh station is a short walk from the National Museum of Bangladesh.
Dhaka University station stands next to the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), which is why many people call it TSC station. Curzon Hall, the Shaheed Minar, Suhrawardy Udyan and the Ekushey Book Fair grounds are all within walking distance.
Bangladesh Secretariat station is in Segunbagicha, near the Secretariat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The line ends at Motijheel station, on Motijheel Road in Dilkusha, in the heart of the commercial district. Kamalapur railway station is less than 1 km away.
Metro Rail Station List With Nearby Landmarks
Not sure where to get off? This metro rail station list matches popular places with the nearest stop.
| If you want to visit | Get off at |
|---|---|
| Diabari lake area | Uttara North or Uttara Center |
| Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | Mirpur 10 (about 15 minutes on foot) |
| National Zoo and Botanical Garden | Mirpur 10, then a short ride |
| Bangladesh Air Force Museum | Agargaon |
| Military Museum and Novo Theatre | Bijoy Sarani |
| Tejgaon railway station | Farmgate (about 1 km) |
| Bashundhara City | Karwan Bazar |
| National Museum | Shahbagh |
| TSC, Curzon Hall, Shaheed Minar | Dhaka University |
| Secretariat and Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Bangladesh Secretariat |
| Kamalapur railway station | Motijheel (less than 1 km) |
Use this table with a map app. Most stations have entrances on both sides of the road, so read the exit signs on the concourse before you go down to the street.
Stops and Fares Between Popular Stations
How many stops is your trip? Count them with the metro rail station list, or use this quick table. Fares come from the official fare list.
| Trip | Stops after boarding | Single fare |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara North to Mirpur 10 | 5 | Tk 40 |
| Uttara North to Agargaon | 8 | Tk 60 |
| Uttara North to Motijheel | 15 | Tk 100 |
| Mirpur 10 to Farmgate | 5 | Tk 30 |
| Mirpur 10 to Motijheel | 10 | Tk 60 |
| Agargaon to Farmgate | 2 | Tk 20 |
| Agargaon to Motijheel | 7 | Tk 50 |
Short trips of one or two stops still cost the Tk 20 minimum. For a full price table from every starting point, use our fare guide linked at the top of this page.
Metro Rail Route and Railway Station Connections
The metro does not yet share a station with Bangladesh Railway. Still, three railway stations are close to the metro rail route.
- Kamalapur (Dhaka railway station): Less than 1 km from Motijheel metro station. Walk or take a rickshaw. Commuter trains from Narayanganj end here. See our Narayanganj to Dhaka train schedule for times.
- Tejgaon: About 1 km east of Farmgate metro station and about 1 km north of Karwan Bazar station. Some trains on the Dhaka to Narayanganj line stop here.
- Airport railway station: On Airport Road, opposite Shahjalal Airport. It is about 4 to 5 km from the Uttara metro stations, so take a bus, CNG or ride-share. Trains from Gazipur stop here, as our Joydebpur to Dhaka train schedule shows.
Example: Narayanganj to Mirpur 10
Here is how a mixed trip works. Take a commuter train from Narayanganj to Kamalapur. Walk or take a rickshaw for under 1 km to Motijheel metro station. Then ride 10 stops north to Mirpur 10 for Tk 60. You avoid the worst of the road traffic for most of the journey.
Intercity train tickets are sold on the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket website and the Rail Sheba app. Metro tickets are sold only at metro stations. Our Bangladesh Railway ticket guide explains train booking step by step.
Kamalapur Extension and Future Metro Rail Route Plans
The metro rail route will soon grow by one station. A 1.16 km viaduct is being built from Motijheel to a new Kamalapur metro station beside Kamalapur railway station. This will make the line about 21.26 km long with 17 stations.
In September 2026, officials said civil work was 82.28% done and electro-mechanical work was 53% done. They expected the work to finish by 31 December 2026.
Once it opens, train passengers at Kamalapur will no longer need the walk to Motijheel. Officials expect daily ridership to rise to about 677,000 after the extension. Reports in mid-2026 said passenger service should start in March or April 2027, after night-time trial runs. You can follow the project on the Kamalapur metro station Wikipedia page.
Kamalapur is planned as a big interchange. MRT Line-1, the underground airport line, and other future lines are planned to meet there. Line-1 is still under construction, and reports say it is unlikely to open before 2030.
In the north, there is a plan to extend Line-6 about 7.5 km from Uttara North to Tongi. No opening date has been set. If it is built, the full line would be about 28.76 km long.
Busiest Stations and Platform Tips
Knowing how each station works saves time. Some stations have one central platform, while others have two side platforms.
- Island platform (one shared platform): Agargaon, Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh and Bangladesh Secretariat. Trains in both directions stop on either side of the same platform. Check the sign for “Motijheel” or “Uttara North” before you board.
- Side platforms (one for each direction): All other stations. Choose the correct staircase or lift on the concourse, because you cannot cross over at platform level.
Mirpur 10 is the busiest station, and Uttara South is the least used, with about 1.2 million trips in the 2025 survey. If you live between two stops, a quieter station can mean a shorter ticket queue and an easier walk to the train.
Tips for Using the Metro Rail Route
The metro rail route serves very different riders. Students use Dhaka University and Shahbagh. Office workers crowd Agargaon, Karwan Bazar and Motijheel. Families heading to museums use Agargaon, Bijoy Sarani and Shahbagh. Whoever you are, these habits make the trip easier.
- Learn your direction: Trains are signed by their last stop, Motijheel or Uttara North. Going south? Take the Motijheel train.
- Count your stops: Keep the metro rail station list on your phone. Station names are announced on board, but it helps to know what comes before yours.
- Use the right exit: Check the exit signs on the concourse so you come down on the correct side of the road.
- Plan rail connections with a buffer: Allow at least an hour between the metro and a long-distance train at Kamalapur.
- Carry a Rapid Pass: It saves 10% on every trip and lets you skip the ticket queue.
- Follow station rules: Eating is not allowed on trains, platforms or concourses. Keep your bag in front of you when the train is crowded.
FAQs about the Metro Rail Route
What is the Dhaka metro rail route?
MRT Line-6 runs about 20.1 km from Uttara North in the north to Motijheel in the south. It passes through Mirpur, Agargaon, Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh and Dhaka University.
How many stations are on the metro rail route?
There are 16 stations, all elevated. Kamalapur will be the 17th station when the extension opens, expected in early 2027. The full metro rail station list is in the table near the top of this page.
Which metro station is nearest to Kamalapur railway station?
Motijheel is the nearest metro station today. Kamalapur railway station is less than 1 km away.
Does the metro go to the airport?
Not yet. The Uttara metro stations are about 4 to 5 km from Shahjalal Airport and the Airport railway station. Use a bus, CNG or ride-share for that part. The planned MRT Line-1 will serve the airport in future.
Which station is best for Dhaka University?
Get off at Dhaka University station, next to TSC. Shahbagh station is also close if you are going to the National Museum side.
How long does the full metro trip take?
Uttara North to Motijheel takes about 33 to 40 minutes, including stops at all 14 stations in between.
Final Word on the Metro Rail Route
The metro rail route is the fastest way to cross Dhaka from north to south. With 16 stations from Uttara North to Motijheel, it reaches homes in Uttara and Mirpur, offices in Agargaon and Motijheel, and the campus area around Dhaka University. Save the metro rail station list above and you will always know where to get off.
If your journey continues by train, learn how to buy a Bangladesh Railway ticket online before you go. Have a safe trip!
Last checked: October 2026. Metro routes, stations and services can change. Always confirm the latest information with DMTCL (Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited) before you travel.
