Dhaka, April 5 -- Road Transport Minister Obaidul Quader says the government has 'no information' regarding news reports that a VAT price hike will be imposed on Dhaka metro rail fares from Jul 1.

The minister expressed his surprise as such news was published before the government high-ups had taken any decision tied to a rise in metro rail fares.

He questioned who could have imposed such a tax so suddenly.

"Who made this sudden declaration that 15 percent VAT will be imposed on metro rail fares from July? We don't know anything about it. We will discuss the issue with the prime minister," a surprised Quader said at an Eid gift distribution event organised by the Awami Matsyajibi League in Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue on Friday.

The Awami...