Dhaka metro rail is a modern and convenient way of commuting in the
capital city of Bangladesh. It offers fast, safe, and comfortable
rides to various destinations across the city. To use the metro rail
service, you need to have a rapid pass, which is a smart card that
allows you to access the metro stations and pay for your fares.
In this article, we will explain how to purchase a rapid pass, how to
register it, and what benefits you can enjoy as a registered user.
How to Purchase a Rapid Pass
You can purchase a rapid pass from any of the following branches or
sub-branches of Dutch-Bangla Bank:
- Sonargaon Janapad Branch, Uttara
- Uttara Branch, Uttara
- Rabindra Sarani Branch
- Pallabi Branch, Mirpur
- Mirpur Branch, Mirpur
- Mirpur Circle-10 Branch
- Ibrahimpur Branch, Cantonment
- Shewrapara Branch, Mirpur
- Corporate Branch, Motijheel
- Indira Road Branch, Farmgate
- Khalpar Sub-Branch, Uttara
- Taltala Sub-Branch, Agargaon
- Secretary Fast Track, Bangladesh Secretariat
- Farmgate Sub-Branch, Farmgate
- Kaoran Bazar Branch, Kaoran Bazar
- Green Road Branch, Panthapath
- Elephant Road Branch
- Segunbagicha Sub-Branch, Segunbagicha
- Bangabandhu Avenue Branch, Gulistan
- Motijheel Foreign Trade Branch, Gulistan
- Shantinagar Branch, Shantinagar
- New Market Branch, New Market
- Satmasjid Road Branch, Dhanmondi
- Dhanmondi Branch, Mirpur Road
- New Eskaton Branch, Eskaton, Mogbazar
- Shamoli Branch, Shamoli
- Khilgaon Branch, Talatala, Khilgaon
- R.K. Mission Road Sub-Branch, Motijheel
- Rampura Branch, Rampura
- Bijaynagar Branch, Bijaynagar
- Bashundhara Branch, Bashundhara
- Tejgaon Branch, Nabisco, Tejgaon
- Mogbazar Branch, Mogbazar
- Mugda Sub-Branch, Mugda
You can also purchase a rapid pass from DBBL booths at Diabari and
Agargao Metro Rail Stations.
The initial price of a rapid pass is Tk 400, out of which Tk 200 is
the initial recharge and the remaining Tk 200 is the card deposit
value.
You can recharge your rapid pass with a minimum of Tk 100 and a
maximum of Tk 1,000, but the card balance cannot exceed Tk 10,000.
You can recharge your rapid pass from Ticket Office Machine, Ticket
Vending Machine, or DBBL booths at any metro rail station.
How to Register a Rapid Pass
To register your rapid pass, you need to fill out the registration
form properly from the Rapid Pass website. Registration is not
mandatory, but it has some advantages that we will discuss in the next
section.
Benefits of Registering a Rapid Pass
If you register your rapid pass, you can enjoy the following benefits:
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Refund: If you decide to return your rapid pass, you can get a
refund of the card value (deposit and recharge) on the same day
after deducting a refund fee of Tk 20, subject to verification of
authenticity.
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Reissue of Damaged Card: If your rapid pass gets damaged, you can
return it to the operator and get a new card subject to a reissue
fee of Tk 200. The operator will transfer your previous balance to
the new card.
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Redemption of Lost Card: If you lose your rapid pass, you can get a
new card by paying a deposit fee of Tk 200 and a reissue fee of Tk
200. The operator will transfer your previous balance to the new
card.
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Return of Lost Card: If you find your lost card, you can return it
to the operator and get a refund of the deposit amount. The operator
will deactivate the card after deducting a refund fee of Tk 20.
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Recharge and Validity of Card: Your rapid pass has a lifetime
validity. You can recharge it anytime and use it for as long as you
want.
A rapid pass is a smart and convenient way of using the Dhaka metro
rail service. You can purchase it from any of the designated branches
or booths of Dutch-Bangla Bank, recharge it from any metro rail
station, and register it online to enjoy some benefits. We hope this
article has helped you understand how to purchase a rapid pass for
Dhaka metro rail.
