Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday proposed granting full fare exemptions on government-owned public transport, specifically trains, to citizens aged 65 years and above, as part of efforts to enhance social protection for senior citizens.
“The role of senior citizens in nation-building is invaluable, and our government remains steadfast in its commitment to their welfare,” he said while unveiling the national budget – with an outlay of Tk 9.38 lakh crore – for the fiscal year 2026-27 in Parliament.
“Accordingly, I propose that citizens aged 65 years and above be granted full exemption from fares when traveling on government-owned public transport, specifically trains, and a 25 percent reduction in fares when traveling on the metro rail,” added the minister.
He further said the government remains committed to bringing every citizen within a comprehensive financial protection framework and ensuring that no one is deprived of the benefits of development.
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