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BRTA fines 13 buses in Chattogram for overcharging

The BRTA has fined 13 buses in Chattogram for charging passengers more than the government-mandated fares.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 23 August 2026, 11:45 PM

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has imposed fines on 13 buses in Chattogram for collecting fares exceeding the government-fixed rates. In their defense, the bus drivers cited gas shortages and a reduction in the number of daily trips as the primary reasons for charging higher fares.