Dhaka, May 15 -- Supporters of Ishraque Hossain have blocked the main gate and other entrances to the Nagar Bhaban, or Dhaka City Corporation office, demanding the authorities hand over duties to him.

As a result, officers and staff members have been unable to enter the office since Thursday morning. Citizens seeking services are suffering due to the blockade.

Several hundreds of people staged protests at the Nagar Bhaban premises under the banner of "Dhakabashi" on Wednesday demanding the authorities to hand over responsibilities of Dhaka South City Corporation to Ishraque. They announced a continuous protest programme from Thursday.

As part of the programme, protesters gathered at the Nagar Bhaban at 9am on Thursday. They occupied th...