, Oct. 11 -- The government has decided to abandon plans to expand the Dhaka-Chattogram highway to a 10-lane road, instead focusing on upgrading the country's railway network.

The decision comes in response to growing land constraints and the need for a sustainable transport system, said Sheikh Moinuddin, Chief Adviser on matters relating to the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges and the Ministry of Railways, in an interview with UNB.

"There has been extensive discussion about expanding the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway to six or 10 lanes. However, no final decision has been taken yet. The maximum expansion may be up to six lanes. Beyond that, it is more important to focus on rail travel rather than further road widening," he said.

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