<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Today marks a significant milestone for Dhaka University (DU) as the new metro rail station near the Teacher and Student Centre (TSC) opened to students and other commuters.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The metro rail reached the TSC station at 7:45 am from Motijheel, greeted by eager Dhaka University students ready to embark on their first journey.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>DU student Tabassum shared her excitement, noting the significance of Dhaka University and the metro rail as symbols of progress.</div><div><br></div><div>“Dhaka University holds a special place in our hearts, and the metro rail is a new beacon of development in Bangladesh’s public transport sector. Today, I’m thrilled to experience this dream journey from my own university. I even left my hall early to catch the first train from TSC,” said Tabassum.</div><div><br></div><div>Shahriar Iqbal, another student, expressed his enthusiasm for the convenience the metro rail brings. “Riding the metro rail for the first time feels great. Now, I won’t miss my 8 am classes and can avoid the hassles of traffic on the road. The TSC metro rail station is a blessing for students commuting from distant areas,” he stated.</div><div><br></div><div>Sifat Rahman, a non-resident student who travels from Uttara, highlighted the need for affordable fares for students. “The current metro rail fares might be challenging for many students. I hope the university and metro rail authorities can work together to implement reduced fares for us, reports UNB.</div><div><br></div><div>The metro rail is a game-changer, especially for those coming from Mirpur and Uttara. What used to be hours in traffic is now a mere 20-minute journey from Mirpur and less than 30 minutes from Uttara,” he emphasized.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>