Launch fare has been increased by 30 percent, which will come into effect on Tuesday (Aug 16).
Minimum fare for the water vessels has been increased to Tk 33 from Tk 25, according to a notification published by the shipping ministry.
According to the new fare, the fare for the first 100 kilometers has gone up to Tk 3 per kilometre from Tk 2.30.
And, after the first 100 kms, the fare has been set at Tk 2.60 per km from Tk 2, the notification read.
