Dhaka, June 4 -- Mr Mohammad Aalvee, who lives near Pallabi Metro Station, says the Dhaka Metro has made his life easier: "Now I can travel to the old part of Dhaka for my business activities quickly and conveniently. The fare is also reasonable." However, he faces "rush-hour overcrowding, long queues at ticket offices, and the unavailability of services after 10 pm".

Currently, the metro serves only one corridor but has already improved mobility for many. This early success shows how expanding the network-while managing costs and linking it with other transport modes-can improve physical access and mobility across Dhaka.

Dhaka's transport issues stem from rapid, unplanned growth; concentrated jobs and housing; fragmented governance; ch...