Published : 13 Jun 2026, 08:33 PM
Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:15 AM
A cat that suddenly wandered onto a high-voltage track on the Metro Rail line at Shahbagh has forced authorities to suspend train services for just over 20 minutes.
Operations remained halted from 11:50am to 12:12pm on Saturday.
While technical faults or signalling problems have previously disrupted metro rail services, this was the first time the entire network was affected by an animal.
A Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) official said, “Operations were temporarily suspended for passenger safety. The cat was rescued unharmed, and services resumed at 12:12pm.”
The unexpected shutdown caused inconvenience for commuters as queues lengthened at stations.
Many passengers eventually left stations and sought alternative transport.
