Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- After fare hikes for buses following increases in prices for all types of fuel, the government has decided to also raise fares for launches.

The decision was announced after a meeting with launch owners on Wednesday by Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam.

For the first 100km, launch fares have been increased by Tk 0.23 per kilometre, while fares for distances beyond 100 kilometres have been raised by Tk 0.20 per kilometre.

The shipping minister said, "For passenger launches, the fare for the first 100 kilometres has been increased from Tk 2.95 to Tk 3.18 per kilometre.

"For distances exceeding 100 kilometres, the fare has been raised from Tk 2.52 to Tk 2.72 per kilometre, an increase of Tk 0.20."

Regarding the dec...