Dhaka, March 9 -- The government has undertaken a Tk 1,064.26 crore project to widen and upgrade Rangamati (Manikchhari)-Mahalchhari-Khagrachhari Regional Highway in a bid to improve road safety, strengthen connectivity and boost economic activities in the Chattogram Hill Tracts.

Roads and Highways Department (RHD) under the Road Transport and Highways Division will implement the project, titled "Widening and Upgradation of Rangamati (Manikchhari)-Mahalchhari-Khagrachhari Regional Highway (R-162)."

A 3.6km road, 54 years of waiting in Lalmonirhat

The entire cost will be financed by the government from its own funds and the work is expected to be completed by December, 2029.

Officials said the 61.50-kilometre highway, which falls under...