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 on Friday.

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:

Minimum fare: 2,024 BDT; with taxes, the total comes to 3,199 BDT.

Maximum fare: 7,024 BDT; with taxes, the total comes to 8,199 BDT.

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.