Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Md Shahjahan Mia resumed duties at Nagar Bhaban yesterday afternoon as BNP leader Ishraque Hossain's supporters reopened the office after 42 days.
He claimed a series of recent incidents were "orchestrated to divert attention" from this issue.
After 40 days of closure, Nagar Bhaban -- the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) -- is set to reopen today.
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star on Thursday afternoon, Ishraque talked about some of the issues regarding the legality of the mayoral post, his stance over the matter, his current strife with the government, and the ongoing situation surrounding the Nagar Bhaban
Asif said the govt could not administer Ishraque's oath within the constitutional one-month timeframe as the matter became sub judice following a writ petition
Announces establishment of 'Mayor's Cell' to monitor service delivery in the city
The sit-in, now in its second month, began after supporters of Ishraque Hossain demanded his formal swearing-in as mayor
He entered the premises at around 2:15pm amid loud chants from protesters
The protest, which resumed following a 48-hour pause, has brought citizen services to a standstill
Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Md Shahjahan Mia resumed duties at Nagar Bhaban yesterday afternoon as BNP leader Ishraque Hossain's supporters reopened the office after 42 days.
He claimed a series of recent incidents were "orchestrated to divert attention" from this issue.
After 40 days of closure, Nagar Bhaban -- the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) -- is set to reopen today.
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star on Thursday afternoon, Ishraque talked about some of the issues regarding the legality of the mayoral post, his stance over the matter, his current strife with the government, and the ongoing situation surrounding the Nagar Bhaban
Asif said the govt could not administer Ishraque's oath within the constitutional one-month timeframe as the matter became sub judice following a writ petition
Announces establishment of 'Mayor's Cell' to monitor service delivery in the city
The sit-in, now in its second month, began after supporters of Ishraque Hossain demanded his formal swearing-in as mayor
He entered the premises at around 2:15pm amid loud chants from protesters
The protest, which resumed following a 48-hour pause, has brought citizen services to a standstill
Ishraque Hossain has pledged to quickly remove waste during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival and keep the city clean.
