Airfare on Sylhet-Dhaka route revised following public outcry
In response to widespread public criticism over high airfares on the Sylhet-Dhaka route, authorities have announced a revised fare structure, officials said today (28 November).
According to a statement from the Sylhet Deputy Commissioner's media cell, the revision aims to improve passenger services while reflecting current market conditions, based on information provided by Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
Under the new fare structure:
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Minimum fare: Tk2,024; with taxes, the total comes to Tk3,199.
Maximum fare: Tk7,024; with taxes, the total comes to Tk8,199.
The announcement follows growing public anger over soaring ticket prices on the Sylhet-Dhaka route. Protesters in Sylhet have claimed that unscrupulous syndicates are taking advantage of poor road conditions on the Sylhet-Dhaka highway to artificially inflate airfares.
