What is the revised budget of Dhaka — Line 5?
Dhaka Metro Line 5 Northern Route (MRT Line-5) is the planned metro line of about 20 km with 14 stations from Hemayetpur to Bhatara in Dhaka, Bangladesh, of which 13.5 km with 9 stations is underground and 6.5 km with 5 stations is elevated, with depot works begun on 4 November 2023. The Business Standard reported on 15 September 2026 that its cost was revised from 41,238.54 crore taka to 89,848.36 crore taka, with the full operation target moved from 2028 to 2032.
Revised budget
BDT 898.4836 billion
Approximately $7.37 billion
Cost basis: 2026
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Basis of the published figure
Revised budget2026
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Key dimensions
- Total lengthThe Business Standard
- 20 km
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