The much-anticipated Kamalapur terminal station — the southern endpoint of MRT Line 6 — has faced a further delay in its completion timeline. Officials from the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) confirmed that ongoing land acquisition challenges and construction logistics have pushed the projected opening to late 2025.
What Is Being Built
Kamalapur station is designed to serve as a major multimodal transport hub, integrating Dhaka’s largest railway terminus — Kamalapur Railway Station — directly with MRT Line 6. Once complete, commuters will be able to switch between rail and metro seamlessly without leaving the terminal complex.
Challenges Cited
The primary obstacles cited by DMTCL include:
- Land acquisition: Securing the remaining parcels of land adjacent to the existing railway station has taken longer than expected due to ongoing negotiations.
- Underground utility relocation: A dense web of water, gas, and electricity infrastructure beneath the construction site has required careful rerouting.
- Structural coordination: Integrating the new station structure with the existing Kamalapur railway building requires additional engineering review.
Current Service Continues
In the meantime, MRT Line 6 continues to operate between Uttara North and Motijheel. Passengers can board at Motijheel and take connecting transport to Kamalapur Railway Station as needed.
DMTCL has assured passengers that once Kamalapur is open, it will significantly reduce road congestion along the Motijheel–Kamalapur corridor.