Sayeed Khokon

Sayeed Khokon made AL central committee member

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon, who failed to secure nomination for the next mayoral race from Awami League, is elected executive member of central working committee, the highest decision-making body of the party.

Chawkbazar fire caused by gas cylinder blast: Mayor

The fire that left 67 people dead in Old Dhaka originated from a blast of a private car’s gas cylinder, Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon says quoting police.

Drive at Old Dhaka chemical factories next week: Khokon

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon says that they will conduct a drive at all chemical factories in Old Dhaka from next week.

Dhaka mayors get minister status

The two mayors of Dhaka city corporations are awarded the status of full minister, the mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation is given the status of deputy minister, according to a gazette notification.

Steps if price list is not followed during Ramadan: DSCC mayor

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor warns of legal measures against the businessmen who would not follow the city corporation-determined price list while selling essentials this Ramadan.

Plan to revive battered Buriganga

With all the previous efforts to save Buriganga river going in vain, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday came up with a plan to revive the river.

ONE YEAR OF TWO DHAKA MAYORS / More authority needed to deliver civic services

We have started repair of 300 roads. Reinforced concrete is being used to repair three-fourth of the roads so they will last for decades.

Consider yourselves as mayor: Sayeed Khokon

Mayor Sayeed Khokon calls upon people of Dhaka South City Corporation to consider themselves as mayor and do their duties accordingly to make the city beautiful.

Dhaka South mayor pledges extensive road repair

Around 275 to 300 roads under will be repaired soon, says DSCC Mayor Sayeed Khokon.

April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015

PM terms city polls victory of democracy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina terms the Dhaka and Chittagong city corporation elections victory of democracy.

April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015

Annisul, Khokon win Dhaka city polls

Awami League-backed candidates Annisul Huq and Sayeed Khokon are unofficially declared the mayors of Dhaka North and Dhaka South city corporations.

April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015

Free rickshaw ride for voters

AL-backed Dhaka South City Corporation mayor candidate Sayeed Khokon and a number of councillors allegedly hire rickshaws to give voters a free ride to the voting centres.

April 12, 2015
April 12, 2015

Khokon promises modern Dhaka if voted mayor

Sayeed Khokon, Awami League-backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka South City Corporation polls, announces his election manifesto, promising a modern, developed and world class Dhaka city.

April 8, 2015
April 8, 2015

Nagorik Samaj for AL hopefuls in Dhaka polls

Dhaka Nagorik Samaj, a platform of professionals, extend their support to the Awami League sponsored mayoral hopefuls for the Dhaka city corporation elections.

April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015

City polls campaign kicks off

The mayoral and councilor aspirants launch campaign for the Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations poll.

April 4, 2015
April 4, 2015

Show cause notice to Khokon, Saifuddin

Two mayor aspirants of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) polls have been served with separate show cause notices for violating electoral code of conducts.

March 29, 2015
March 29, 2015

10 Dhaka mayor aspirants file nomination

Ten mayor aspirants submit their nomination papers to contest the Dhaka north and south city corporation polls today, the last day for submitting nomination papers

March 24, 2015
March 24, 2015

4 more collect forms for mayoral race

Four mayoral aspirants collect nomination forms today for contesting the upcoming elections to the Dhaka city corporations.

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