Arriving in Dhaka at Kamalapur railway station, the usual ways to reach the Shaheed Minar are the metro (via Motijheel or Shahbagh), a rickshaw, or a CNG.
Station
Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka
Nearby area
Motijheel
Connections
Metro · rickshaw · CNG
Caution
Crowds around the station
Leave by the designated exit and get clear of the station concourse, and avoid offers from unofficial “helpers”.
Agree the fare and destination before boarding: say Secretariat Road or the Dhaka Medical College gate.
For the metro, head to the nearby Motijheel area and take MRT Line 6, getting off at Dhaka University station for the monument.
A rickshaw or CNG can go directly towards Secretariat Road, though traffic can lengthen the trip.
Early morning and late evening roads are comparatively clear; at busy times the metro is more reliable.
Specific times and fares are not quoted here because they change.
Information checked: 3 November 2026. Access conditions, opening hours, fares and nearby opening arrangements can change — confirm the latest details before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
The nearby Motijheel area connects to MRT Line 6, from which you can get off at Dhaka University station.
Yes, but because the distance is longer, confirm the fare and time beforehand.
No specific time is given here because it varies with traffic and the time of day.
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