The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has officially released a comprehensive and updated fare chart for inter-district and long-distance bus services across the nation. This regulatory update, which includes revised pricing for metropolitan routes within Dhaka and Chattogram, was uploaded to the authority’s official web portal on Friday, 24 April 2026.
The new pricing framework establishes distinct fare brackets based on vehicle seat capacity, specifically categorising rates for 51-seater and 40-seater buses. These adjustments have been implemented to standardise transport costs and reflect the current operational economic climate, including fluctuations in fuel prices and maintenance overheads.
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Route-Specific Fare Adjustments: Gabtoli Terminal
The Gabtoli terminal serves as the primary gateway for passengers travelling to the northern and western regions of Bangladesh. The newly gazetted fares for prominent routes from this hub are as follows:
Panchagarh: As one of the most distant northern destinations, the fare for a 51-seater bus is now 1,005 BDT, while the 40-seater service is priced at 1,281 BDT.
Rangpur: The revised rate for 51-seater transport is 751 BDT, with 40-seater coaches set at 911 BDT.
Dinajpur: Fares are established at 974 BDT for 51-seaters and 1,241 BDT for 40-seater arrangements.
Rajshahi: Travel to the divisional headquarters will cost 777 BDT (51-seater) or 991 BDT (40-seater).
Meherpur: The 51-seater fare is fixed at 776 BDT, whereas the 40-seater rate stands at 981 BDT.
Jhenaidah: Passengers will pay 501 BDT for 51-seater buses and 639 BDT for 40-seater services.
Route-Specific Fare Adjustments: Sayedabad Terminal
Sayedabad remains the central departure point for the eastern and southern districts, including the coastal belt. The updated fares include:
Chattogram: The 51-seater bus fare is confirmed at 704 BDT. (The 40-seater service for this specific route is listed at 552 BDT).
Cox’s Bazar: To reach the nation’s premier tourist destination, the 51-seater fare is 900 BDT, while the 40-seater coach is 1,147 BDT.
Sylhet: Revised rates are 580 BDT for 51-seaters and 740 BDT for 40-seaters.
Barishal: The fare is now 464 BDT for 51-seater vehicles and 592 BDT for 40-seater coaches.
Khulna: Passengers will be charged 541 BDT (51-seater) or 690 BDT (40-seater).
Teknaf: For the country’s southernmost long-distance route, the 51-seater rate is 1,047 BDT, with the 40-seater fare set at 1,335 BDT.
Route-Specific Fare Adjustments: Mohakhali Terminal
The Mohakhali hub manages traffic for the North-Central region and the Greater Mymensingh division:
Mymensingh: The fare for the 51-seater configuration is 294 BDT, while 40-seater buses will charge 375 BDT.
Jamalpur: Revised rates are 386 BDT for 51-seaters and 492 BDT for 40-seaters.
Sherpur: 51-seater travel costs 421 BDT, with the 40-seater rate established at 537 BDT.
Kishoreganj: The fare is set at 401 BDT for 51-seater transport and 511 BDT for 40-seater services.
Enforcement and Passenger Guidelines
The BRTA has issued a strict directive to all transport operators and owners to display these updated fare charts in highly visible locations at every ticket counter. This transparency measure is intended to protect commuters from arbitrary overcharging. Passengers are encouraged to verify the specific seating capacity of their bus—either 40 or 51 seats—to ensure they are paying the correct legally mandated price.
To ensure universal compliance, mobile courts and specialised BRTA enforcement teams will be stationed at major terminals to conduct spot checks. The authority has warned that any transport provider found charging in excess of the official gazetted rates will face immediate legal penalties, including fines and potential suspension of route permits. These revisions follow exhaustive consultations between the government and transport stakeholders to ensure that fares remain sustainable for operators while remaining affordable for the general public.