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Are you thinking about using the Dhaka Metro Rail as part of your daily commute? The MRT-6 has now been operational for 12 hours a day for six days a week making it easier to navigate around the city.
As a major transportation route, it caters primarily to residents of Uttara and Mirpur but it’s also accessible to residents of other areas as long as some public transport can bring them to the nearest metro station.
If you live in Gulshan, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur or Old Dhaka, knowing how to route your way to a metro station to save you substantially in both travel time and inconvenience is possible. Here is a guide to reach your nearest metro station in the easiest and most convenient way possible.
| Area | Nearest Metro Station | How to Get There | Alternative Options |
| Gulshan & Banani | Mirpur-10 | Bus from Shoinik Club | Mohakhali residents have similar options |
| Dhanmondi | Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh | Rickshaw, leguna (to Farmgate) | Walking for nearby locations |
| Mohammadpur | Farmgate, Bijoy Sarani, Agargaon | Bus to Farmgate; Walk via Crescent Lake to Bijoy Sarani | Agargaon accessible from Adabor & Japan Garden City |
| Shyamoli & Kallyanpur | Agargaon | Bus; 30-35 min walk | None |
| Gabtoli | Agargaon, Mirpur-10 | Bus (depends on destination) | Choose station based on travel direction |
| Moghbazar, Khilgaon, Rampura | Karwan Bazar, Farmgate | Bus to Karwan Bazar or Farmgate | Adjust based on road conditions |
| Baily Road, Shantinagar, Kakrail | Shahbagh, Bangladesh Secretariat | Walk (20 min to Secretariat); Bus to Shahbagh | Walking via Ramna Park to Shahbagh |
| Old Dhaka (Lalbagh, Bakshibazar) | Dhaka University | Rickshaw | Limited public transport options |
| Old Dhaka (Nazira Bazar, Nawabpur, Sayedabad) | Bangladesh Secretariat, Motijheel | Bus or Rickshaw | Choice depends on traffic conditions |
| Old Dhaka (Sadarghat) | Motijheel, Bangladesh Secretariat | Bus or Rickshaw | Both stations equally accessible |
| Old Dhaka (Hazaribag, Azimpur) | TSC | Rickshaw | None |
