Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, commonly known as DMTCL, is a government-owned company responsible for operating Dhaka Metro Rail, a mass rapid transit system in Dhaka and adjoining areas. The company was established on 3 June 2013 under the Companies Act 1994, a law that governs companies in Bangladesh.[1] Out of 5 metro lines planned by the DMTCL, the MRT Line-6 was inaugurated on 28 December 2022 by once Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[2]
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| Company type | Government-owned company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rapid transit |
| Founded | 3 June 2013 |
| Headquarters | Probashi Kallyan Bhaban (Level-14), 71, 72, Old Elephant Road, Eskaton Garden, Ramna, , |
Area served | Dhaka metropolis and adjoining areas |
Key people | Mohammad Abdur Rauf |
| Owner | Government of Bangladesh |
| Parent | Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority |
| Divisions | Road Transport and Highways Division |
| Website | dmtcl |
Managing Directors
edit- M.A.N. Siddique (2017–2024)
- Mohammad Abdur Rauf (2024–present)
References
edit- ^ "Metro rail company functioning without paid-up capital". The Financial Express (Bangladesh). Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "PM Hasina will be first passenger of metro rail on Dec 28". Dhaka Tribune. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
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