<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Uttara South and Shewrapara stations of the metro rail are ready to open for commuters from March 31.</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd (DMTCL) has already taken steps to open these two stations, said sources of DMTCL, which operates the metro rail service.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>With the opening of Uttara South and Shewrapara stations, commuters will be able to enjoy the metro rail ride using all nine stations from Uttara to Agargaon.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>"We've formed two teams which will coordinate with the operation teams of the Uttara South and Shewrapara stations for operation," said a DMTCL official.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>On December 28 last year, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the country's first ever elevated metro rail, setting a milestone in the country's communication history.</div><div><br></div><div>She opened the 11.73 km part of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-6 of the metro rail project from Diabari to Agargaon by unveiling its plaque at Diabari in the city.</div><div><br></div><div>At present, the metro rail is operating its service from 8:30am to 12:30pm.&nbsp; - BSS</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>