Members of the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar Highway Development Movement and local residents blocked the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar highway for one and a half hours on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, demanding its expansion into six lanes. The demonstration took place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of the traffic police box at Bottoli Motor Station in Lohagara upazila, Chattogram. Protesters said the narrow and risky highway causes frequent accidents and loss of lives, and they warned of tougher programs if no action is taken soon.

Following the blockade, representatives of Shahjahan Chowdhury, Member of Parliament for Chattogram-15 (Satkania–Lohagara), assured that all necessary steps would be taken within seven days to upgrade the highway to six lanes. Based on this assurance, the protesters withdrew their blockade. Local administrative officials, including the upazila executive officer, the officer-in-charge of Lohagara Police Station, and the traffic in-charge, were present during the event.

The protest reflects growing frustration over long-standing promises to widen the highway, which remains a major safety concern for commuters and residents.