ছবি: Metro Rail
From Tuesday, passengers can recharge Rapid Pass and MRT Pass cards online without visiting stations. Payments can be made through bank credit cards, Bkash, Nagad, Rocket, or any other online banking service from anywhere in the country.
The official inauguration was held at Agargaon Metro Station in Dhaka, with Chief Guest Sheikh Moinuddin, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser (Road, Bridge & Rail). Additional guests included Additional Secretary Nikhil Kumar Das and Executive Director of Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) Nilima Akhter.
Sheikh Moinuddin described the service as a significant step towards digital transformation in public transport. Nikhil Kumar Das emphasized that it would ensure a faster, safer, and more transparent service for passengers. Nilima Akhter highlighted that passengers would save time and experience smart, hassle-free commuting through digital payments.
Currently, 32 Add Value Machines (AVMs) have been installed across 16 metro stations. Online recharges will remain pending until the card is tapped on the AVM. The metro’s official app, launching next month, will also allow online recharges.
How to recharge:
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Register on the website or app for the first-time recharge.
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If the Rapid Pass is not registered, it must be registered first.
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Use any online payment method to recharge.
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After online recharge, it will show as pending until the card is tapped on an AVM.
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Once successful, an SMS confirmation will be sent.
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Minimum recharge: 100 BDT; maximum: 5,000 BDT.
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Only one pending recharge can exist at a time.
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Blacklisted or invalid cards cannot be recharged.
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Recharge can be canceled within 7 days before tapping the AVM, with 5% service charge.
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Refunds for pending transactions on blacklisted cards will also incur a 5% service charge.
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