Dhaka Metro Rail route map and station list (MRT Line 6)
MRT Line 6, Dhaka’s first metro line, runs north to south through 16 elevated stations, from Uttara North to Motijheel. A full ride takes about 38 minutes. A 17th station, Kamalapur, is being built at the southern end. Here is the route map, every station in order with its Bangla name, what is nearby, and the fare from each end of the line.
Dhaka Metro Rail route map
Want the line on a real street map? MetroPath’s City map shows Line 6 along its actual track through Dhaka, with a “you are here” dot and walking directions to the nearest station.
All Dhaka Metro stations, in order
| # | Station | Nearby | From Uttara North | From Motijheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttara Northউত্তরা উত্তর | – | – | ৳100 |
| 2 | Uttara Centerউত্তরা সেন্টার | – | ৳20 | ৳90 |
| 3 | Uttara Southউত্তরা দক্ষিণ | – | ৳20 | ৳90 |
| 4 | Pallabiপল্লবী | – | ৳30 | ৳80 |
| 5 | Mirpur 11মিরপুর ১১ | – | ৳30 | ৳70 |
| 6 | Mirpur 10মিরপুর ১০ | Shah Ali Plaza | ৳40 | ৳60 |
| 7 | Kaziparaকাজীপাড়া | – | ৳40 | ৳60 |
| 8 | Shewraparaশেওড়াপাড়া | – | ৳50 | ৳50 |
| 9 | Agargaonআগারগাঁও | BICC, IDB Bhaban | ৳60 | ৳50 |
| 10 | Bijoy Saraniবিজয় সরণি | Novo Theatre, Military Museum | ৳60 | ৳40 |
| 11 | Farmgateফার্মগেট | Ananda Cinema | ৳70 | ৳30 |
| 12 | Karwan Bazarকারওয়ান বাজার | Bashundhara City, Pan Pacific Sonargaon | ৳80 | ৳30 |
| 13 | Shahbagশাহবাগ | National Museum, BSMMU | ৳80 | ৳20 |
| 14 | Dhaka Universityঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | TSC, Curzon Hall, Dhaka Medical College | ৳90 | ৳20 |
| 15 | Bangladesh Secretariatবাংলাদেশ সচিবালয় | Baitul Mukarram, National Press Club | ৳90 | ৳20 |
| 16 | Motijheelমতিঝিল | Shapla Chattar, Bangladesh Bank | ৳100 | – |
Tap a station for its own page: fares from there to every station, its first and last trains, and what’s nearby. Kamalapur has its own page too.
Which metro station for…
- Shah Ali Plaza: Mirpur 10 station
- BICC, IDB Bhaban: Agargaon station
- Novo Theatre, Military Museum: Bijoy Sarani station
- Ananda Cinema: Farmgate station
- Bashundhara City, Pan Pacific Sonargaon: Karwan Bazar station
- National Museum, BSMMU: Shahbag station
- TSC, Curzon Hall, Dhaka Medical College: Dhaka University station
- Baitul Mukarram, National Press Club: Bangladesh Secretariat station
- Shapla Chattar, Bangladesh Bank: Motijheel station
Not sure which station is closest to you? In MetroPath, tap “Find nearest station” and it picks the closest one using your phone’s location, which never leaves your phone.
Kamalapur extension
Line 6 is being extended 1.16 km south from Motijheel to Kamalapur, next to Kamalapur railway station. It will be the line’s 17th station, and its fares are already on the official chart: ৳100 from Uttara North, ৳20 from Motijheel. The Business Standard reported in October 2026 that the extension is expected to open in July 2027.
Metro lines being built
Line 6 is the only line open today. MetroPath’s map also shows the lines that are coming, dashed, so you can see where they will go:
- MRT Line 1 (under construction): from the airport through Notun Bazar, Badda and Rampura to Kamalapur, with a branch from Nadda to Purbachal.
- MRT Line 5 North (under construction): from Hemayetpur through Gabtoli, Mirpur 10, Banani and Gulshan 2 to Bhatara.
- MRT Line 5 South (planned): from Gabtoli through Shyamoli, Karwan Bazar and Hatirjheel to Dasherkandi.
Opening dates for these lines have moved many times, so we don’t repeat them here. Station positions on unbuilt lines are approximate.
Sources
- DMTCL: MRT Line 6 route map
- DMTCL: Fare list (DTCA notice of 8 Sep 2022)
- The Business Standard: Motijheel–Kamalapur expected to open in July next year (October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many metro stations are there in Dhaka?
MRT Line 6 has 16 open stations, from Uttara North to Motijheel. A 17th station, Kamalapur, is under construction.
What is the route of the Dhaka Metro Rail?
Line 6 runs north to south: Uttara North, Uttara Center, Uttara South, Pallabi, Mirpur 11, Mirpur 10, Kazipara, Shewrapara, Agargaon, Bijoy Sarani, Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbag, Dhaka University, Bangladesh Secretariat and Motijheel.
Which metro station is nearest to Dhaka University?
Dhaka University station, near TSC, Curzon Hall and Dhaka Medical College. Shahbag station is one stop north.
Which metro station is near Bashundhara City?
Karwan Bazar station. Bashundhara City and the Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel are a short walk away.
When will the metro go to Kamalapur?
The 1.16 km extension from Motijheel to Kamalapur is under construction. The Business Standard reported in October 2026 that it is expected to open in July 2027.
Does the Dhaka Metro go to the airport?
Not yet. MRT Line 1, which will serve Shahjalal International Airport, is under construction.
Gazi Masud makes MetroPath, a free Dhaka Metro app. Every fare, time and rule in these guides comes from DMTCL, DTCA or Rapid Pass sources. Spotted something out of date? Email gazi@gazimasud.com