Dhaka, April 17 -- The reported revival of the controversial CRB hospital project has rekindled public discontent in Chattogram, triggering fresh protests to protect the city's historic green space, which residents affectionally call the "lungs of the city".

The announcement has triggered a sharp reaction from environmentalists, cultural activists, and citizens who successfully stalled the project two years ago.

Activists have already issued warnings of non-stop protests, reminiscent of the 480-day movement that forced the Sheikh Hasina administration to backpedal on the plan.

The tension escalated following reports that Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam is scheduled to visit the proposed hospital site on Sunday afternoon during his...