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 the 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 | M. A. N. Siddique (Known as Metro Man of Bangladesh |
| Owner | Government of Bangladesh |
| Parent | Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority |
| Divisions | Road Transport and Highways Division |
| Website | dmtcl |
References edit
- ^ Express, The Financial. "Metro rail company functioning without paid-up capital". The Financial Express. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ Tribune, Dhaka (21 December 2022). "PM Hasina will be first passenger of metro rail on Dec 28". www.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
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