Gas balloons entangled in metro rail power lines leading to 15-20 minute service disruption in Dhaka

On the morning of June 28, 2026, gas balloons became entangled in the metro rail's overhead catenary system near the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University station. The incident triggered automated safety systems, resulting in a temporary 15 to 20-minute suspension of service for Uttara and Motijheel-bound trains before operations were fully restored.