Motorcyclists blocked the Dhaka-Khulna highway at Mandartala in Gopalganj on April 9, 2026, after failing to obtain fuel from local filling stations. The protest caused traffic congestion stretching about two kilometers, leaving more than fifty vehicles stranded and passengers in distress. Police arrived at the scene, persuaded the protesters to withdraw, and cleared the road within an hour, restoring normal traffic flow.

According to reports, seven filling stations in Gopalganj municipality had stopped fuel sales since early morning, prompting frustration among bikers who had waited for hours. The protesters claimed that stations were withholding fuel despite having stock. Station owner Mofizur Rahman Lofiz said staff shortages and worker fatigue had disrupted distribution. Assistant Commissioners and Executive Magistrates Shahriar Ahmed and Fardeen Khan Prince supervised the resumption of fuel supply, which helped calm the situation.

Authorities confirmed that the highway is now operating normally, and fuel distribution has resumed under administrative monitoring.