Sunday, 5th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 17th May 2025, 5:18 PM
Supporters of Ishraq Hossain have been staging a sit-in in front of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Nagar Bhaban for three consecutive days, protesting the delay in handing over the mayoral responsibilities to Ishraq, despite a court verdict and official gazette notification.
| Key Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Event | Sit-in Protest at DSCC Nagar Bhaban |
| Location | DSCC Headquarters, Dhaka |
| Start Date | 15th May (Ongoing) |
| Protest Leaders | Supporters of Ishraq Hossain |
| Main Demands | Immediate swearing-in of Ishraq Hossain as DSCC Mayor |
Saturday’s Developments (17th May)
Declaration Against Advisor
At noon, Ishraq’s supporters declared Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan ‘unwelcome’ at the DSCC Nagar Bhaban, accusing him of obstructing the process of Ishraq’s formal appointment.
Warnings Issued
Protesters warned that both Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan and his secretary, Rezaul Maksud Zahedi, would be resisted wherever they are found, reflecting the growing frustration over the stalled swearing-in process.
Continued Protests
The supporters further announced that their protest would continue on Sunday, emphasising their determination to keep the pressure on until their demands are met.
Protest Chants
During the third day of protests, the air around the Nagar Bhaban resonated with powerful slogans, including:
“No more excuses, take the oath now!”
“Ishraq Hossain must be sworn in immediately!”
Legal Context
| Election Date | Initial Winner | Legal Challenge | Court Verdict | Gazette Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st February 2020 | Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh (Awami League) | Ishraq Hossain filed a case on 3rd March 2020 | Verdict on 27th March 2024 declared Ishraq the rightful mayor | Issued by EC on 27th April 2024 |
Core Grievances of the Protesters
Despite the court ruling on 27th March, which overturned the election result and declared Ishraq Hossain as the rightful DSCC mayor, the Local Government Ministry has yet to arrange his swearing-in.
The Election Commission published the required gazette on 27th April, but the handover of responsibilities remains stalled.
Demands for Resignation
Protesters are now demanding the immediate resignation of Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, insisting he relocate to the Secretariat for his official duties, rather than occupying the DSCC premises.
“The Nagar Bhaban should be occupied by the mayor, not an unwanted advisor,” one protester stated, reflecting the deepening resentment.
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