Now launch fares increased

Earlier, launch owners had demanded a 51 to 60 percent fare increase per passenger per kilometer. A letter was also sent to Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam making this demand.

In the letter, it was proposed to increase the fare for the first 100 kilometers from Tk 2.95 to Tk 4.45 and for each subsequent kilometer from Tk 2.52 to Tk 4.02.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges issued a notification increasing bus and minibus fares by 17 paisa per kilometer as well.