Ishraque Hossain

Ishraque vows to keep city clean during Eid

Ishraque Hossain has pledged to quickly remove waste during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival and keep the city clean.

Ishraque suspends demos after HC order in his favour

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain yesterday suspended the demonstrations for his immediate swearing-in as Dhaka south mayor and said they would would observe the government’s actions over the next two days before deciding on the next course of action.

Don’t leave the streets, intensify protest, Ishraque says after HC verdict

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain today urged protesters not to leave the streets and to intensify their movement

HC clears way for Ishraque’s oath as DSCC mayor

“If they don’t administer the oath, a contempt of court proceedings will be initiated against them"

Protests continue as Ishraque vows to stay on streets until advisers resign

Protests rolled into this morning as BNP activists and leaders held their ground in front of the mosque, demanding that Ishraque be allowed to take the oath as mayor

Ishraque joins in as protests swell

The ongoing movement demanding Ishraque Hossain’s immediate swearing-in as mayor of Dhaka south spread across several key locations in the capital yesterday, including Matsya Bhaban, Kakrail, and the Jatiya Press Club.

Ishraque supporters block roads in Matsya Bhaban, Kakrail areas

DSCC staffers stage sit-in inside Nagar Bhaban

Dhaka south mayor: Protesters step up push for Ishraque

​​​​​​​All 28 civic services that the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) delivers from the Nagar Bhaban have stopped as supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain continued their sit-in for the fifth consecutive day yesterday.

Ishraque's supporters padlock Nagar Bhaban

Protesters began gathering around 9:00am, blocking the main gate and occupying nearby roads

March 3, 2020
March 3, 2020

Ishraque files lawsuit for cancellation of DSCC election

Ishraque Hossain, who contested the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) polls for the post of mayor from BNP, has filed a lawsuit with an election tribunal in Dhaka today, demanding cancellation of the February 1 election.

January 12, 2020
January 12, 2020

Level playing field not ensured yet: Ishraque

Bringing allegation of obstructing electioneering, BNP-backed mayoral candidate Ishraque Hossain of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) elections calls upon the Election Commission to ensure level playing field for all candidates.

January 4, 2020
January 4, 2020

BNP contestants were being intimidated: Ishraque

BNP’s mayoral candidate Ishraque Hossain files a written complaint with returning officer alleging that his supporters and councillor contestants were being threatened to stay aside from the electoral race.

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