Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced that metro rail will operate additional trains on the day of the 13th parliamentary election.
Managing Director Faruque Ahmed told Times of Bangladesh on Thursday that although the government has declared 11 and 12 February as public holidays, metro rail services will run as usual to ensure residents can reach polling centres and move across the city without hindrance.
To ensure service continuity during the election period, DMTCL has cancelled all leave for officials and employees involved in train operations, maintenance, and security from 8 February until further notice. This directive was issued through an order signed by DMTCL Director (Administration) AKM Khairul Alam.
On the other hand, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges has imposed restrictions on most other vehicles to ensure order.
According to a notification signed by Deputy Secretary Al-Ameen Md Nurul Islam, the movement of taxis, pickups, microbuses, and trucks will be suspended from 12am on 12 February until 12am on 13 February.
Motorcycles face a total nationwide ban for 72 hours, effective from 12am on 11 February until 12am on 14 February. Certain exemptions remain for emergency services and election-related activities.
The election will be held on 12 February from 7:30am to 4:30pm. All candidates must conclude their election campaigning by 10 February.
