The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 has significantly increased the allocation for the metro rail sector, even as funding for most other divisions within the transport sector has seen a reduction.
According to budget documents, the allocation for the metro rail has nearly doubled compared to the current fiscal year.
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), the state-owned entity responsible for the construction and operation of the metro rail, has been allocated Tk 11,469.53 crore in the proposed budget under the Road Transport and Highways Division of the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges.
In comparison, the allocation for FY 2024–25 was Tk 6,605.81 crore. This marks an increase of Tk 5,043.72 crore.
The surge in allocation reflects the government’s emphasis on expanding urban mass transit infrastructure.
Currently, regular metro services are operating between Uttara and Motijheel in the capital. Extension work is underway to link Motijheel with Kamalapur, and five additional metro lines are in various stages of construction across Dhaka.
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