C T Online Desk: The government has increased launch and waterway vessel fares by 30%, which would come into effect from Tuesday.
Ministry of Shipping Public Relations Officer Jahangir Alam Khan confirmed the matter to Dhaka Tribune.
According to a notification issued by the ministry, the fare has been raised from Tk2.30 to Tk3 per km for the first 100km.
After the first 100km, the fare was increased to Tk2.60 from Tk2 per km.
Meanwhile, the minimum fare for travelling has been increased by Tk8, and now stands at Tk33 from Tk25.
The decision comes amid the price hike in fuel prices set on August 5.
The new prices of diesel and kerosene per litre at the consumer level are Tk114, octane Tk135, and petrol Tk130.
The price of diesel has been increased by Tk 34 per litre, octane price by Tk 46 per litre and petrol price by Tk 44 per litre.
