Passenger train fares are set to increase from May 4 as Bangladesh Railway has decided to stop rebating fares of passengers travelling over 100 kilometres

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan says they have decided not to hike train fare as of now, giving a hint that the fare may be raised in near future.

Bangladesh Railway mulls hiking passenger and freight fares to improve services and minimise losses.

Passengers were looking for better train services as they started buying tickets at higher prices yesterday.