Dhaka, May 29 -- Claiming that the interim government is in contempt of court, BNP leader Ishraque Hossain offered the government a "last opportunity" to hold the oath-taking ceremony, threatening to stage tougher protests otherwise.

Ishraque, who is aiming to become mayor of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), joined the protest in front of Nagar Bhaban on Thursday afternoon. His supporters have been demonstrating to demand that he be handed the reins to Dhaka South City for the past 16 days.

BNP leaders and activists, including city corporation employees and Ishraque supporters, organised under the banner of "Dhakabasi", or Dhaka residents, to launch the protest on May 14. The programme has resumed after a 48-hour break.

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