The government of Bangladesh has revised passenger fares for vessels operating on domestic waterways. According to a notification issued by the Technical Assistance Branch of the Ministry of Shipping on May 5, 2026, the new fare rates have been implemented from the same day in the public interest. The revision was made under Rule 27 of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport (Routes, Permits, Schedules and Fare Determination) Regulations, 2019.
Under the new rates, the fare for the first 100 kilometers has been increased by 18 paisa per kilometer, raising the rate from Tk 2.77 to Tk 2.95 per passenger per kilometer. For distances beyond 100 kilometers, the fare has been raised by 14 paisa, from Tk 2.38 to Tk 2.52 per kilometer. The minimum passenger fare has also been increased from Tk 29 to Tk 32.
The notification, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Chhanda Pal on behalf of the President, has been circulated to all relevant departments, with instructions for publication in the Bangladesh Gazette and on the ministry’s website. The decision has been communicated to BIWTA, BIWTC, and the launch owners’ association.
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