Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced a special metro rail schedule for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holidays, with services to remain suspended only on Eid day.
According to a schedule published on Thursday, metro rail services in the capital will operate under limited timings and fixed headways to ensure passenger convenience during the holiday period.
The government has declared a seven-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha from May 25 to May 31 while Eid will be celebrated on May 28 (Thursday).
Under the special schedule, the first train from Uttara North Station will depart at 6:30am, while the first train from Motijheel Station will leave at 7:15am.
The last train from Uttara North will depart at 9:30pm, and the final train from Motijheel Station will leave at 10:10pm.
Authorities said trains will operate throughout the day within the fixed schedule, maintaining headways of 12 to 15 minutes, according to a DMTCL press release.
Around 140 trips are initially planned using seven train sets, with services to be adjusted depending on passenger demand.
Under the arrangement, passengers will be able to purchase single-journey tickets and recharge MRT and Rapid Pass cards from 6:40am to 9:20am. Rapid Pass cards will also be available at all stations during these hours.
On Fridays, ticket sales at Uttara North Station will begin at 2:45pm, while sales at Motijheel Station will start at 3:05pm.
Authorities further said all ticket counters and vending machines will be closed after 9:20pm.