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Dhaka, the third most densely populated city in the world, is expected to grow from 20 million in 2020 to over 27 million by 2030, leading to severe traffic congestion affecting productivity and quality of life. In response, the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has begun implementing a mass transit system with five MRT rail lines and two BRT lines. To further enhance this system, the GoB is developing the Dhaka Subway, an underground metro network with 9 lines covering 240 km and 210 stations, many of which will interchange with MRT lines. The subway will connect intermodal hubs like bus terminals, train stations, and river ports, with two hubs as transit-oriented developments (TOD). The subway aims to accommodate 60,000 passengers per hour per direction. The project scope includes geotechnical investigations, topographic surveys, traffic studies, route planning, transport demand modeling, design, traffic management, operations, environmental assessments, land acquisition, cost estimates, and institutional management. PADECO provided two experts for the project: an Institutional Management Expert and a Rolling Stock Expert. The Institutional Management Expert reviewed legal and regulatory frameworks, developed institutional alternatives, organized workshops with stakeholders, and prepared financial mechanisms including subsidy frameworks and tariff policy and regulation. The Rolling Stock Expert liaised with the Dhaka Bridge Authority to assess fleet requirements and ensure interoperability with the MRT network.