A Correspondent:
Patuakhali: A human chain was held in Patuakhali on Wednesday demanding the upgrading of Bhanga-Kuakata highway into a six-lane road to improve connectivity and support the region’s economic growth.
The hour-long program was held in the morning on the road adjacent to the Patuakhali Bus Terminal.
Members of the Patuakhali Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the District Bus and Minibus Owners’ Association, the Bus and Minibus Workers’ Union, and representatives of various social, cultural and professional organizations took part in the demonstration.
Speaking at the program, the participants said Bhanga-Kuakata highway is the main road link connect-ing the country’s southern region, including Patuakhali and the tourist destination of Kuakata, with Dha-ka and other parts of the country.
They said increasing traffic on the highway has led to frequent congestion and road accidents.
The speakers stressed that widening the highway to six lanes is essential to promote tourism, trade and commerce, and strengthen the regional economy.
