The capital city of Dhaka is about to see a major transformation in its transportation system. Under the MRT-1 and MRT-5 metro rail projects, six new stations are being built around Bashundhara Residential Area. Once complete, this will help create a faster, smarter, and traffic-free connection between Bashundhara and the rest of the city—turning it into a centre of connectivity and a model smart city of the future.
Metro Rail Expansion in Dhaka: A Big Leap Toward Smart City Vision
Bashundhara Residential Area is going to be at the heart of a major transport revolution in Dhaka city. As part of the MRT-1 and MRT-5 metro rail projects, six metro stations will be constructed in and around Bashundhara.
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Six New Metro Stations Around Bashundhara
The six stations are:
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Vatara
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Notun Bazar (New Market)
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Nadda
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Joar Sahara
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Bashundhara
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Mastul
These stations will cover the full area surrounding Bashundhara, connecting it efficiently to the rest of the city.
A City Connected by Speed and Comfort
According to project sources, once these stations are operational, Bashundhara will have a fast, smooth, and traffic-free link to every part of Dhaka. It is expected to greatly reduce travel time for residents and daily commuters.
“স্টেশনগুলো চালু হলে বসুন্ধরার সঙ্গে পুরো ঢাকার দ্রুত ও সহজ যোগাযোগ নেটওয়ার্ক তৈরি হবে।”
“Once the stations are operational, a fast and easy communication network will be built between Bashundhara and the entire city of Dhaka.”
Bashundhara as Dhaka’s Smart Transport Hub
This ambitious metro project is not just about convenience—it aims to transform Bashundhara into the center of Dhaka’s modern transport system.
“এই উদ্যোগের মাধ্যমে বসুন্ধরা আবাসিক এলাকা শুধু একটি পরিকল্পিত জনপদই নয়, বরং রাজধানীর ‘যোগাযোগের কেন্দ্রবিন্দু’ হিসেবে গড়ে উঠবে।”
“Through this initiative, Bashundhara will not only remain a planned residential area, but will also grow as the capital’s centre of connectivity.”
Towards a Smart Future
With the help of a smart transport system, Bashundhara is expected to become a smart city model within Dhaka.
“স্মার্ট যোগাযোগব্যবস্থাই বসুন্ধরাকে ভবিষ্যতের স্মার্ট সিটি হিসেবে প্রতিষ্ঠা করবে।”
“The smart transport system will help establish Bashundhara as a smart city of the future.”
Source: Kaler Kantho
