, April 21 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said transport fares will be rationally fixed in line with the recent increase in fuel prices.

He made the remarks at a press briefing on the progress of various government activities at the Press Information Department conference room at Secretariat.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury was present.

"As fuel prices have increased discussions are ongoing to adjust transport fares accordingly. We hope the fares will be set at a reasonable level," he said.

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