After bus fares, launch fares have also been increased.
Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam announced the decision after a meeting
with launch owners at the Ministry of Shipping on Wednesday.
The minister said the fare for launches has been increased
by 23 poisha per kilometer for the first 100 kilometers and by 20 poisha per
kilometer for distances beyond 100 kilometers. The minimum fare on waterways
has been raised from Tk 32 to Tk 35.
Sheikh Rabiul said efforts were made to keep the f...