Dhaka, May 20 -- The interim government is facing several legal complications in paving the way for BNP leader Ishraque Hossain's swearing-in as Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor.

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, advisor to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives-which oversees city corporations-said no decision can be made until these issues are resolved.

Speaking to journalists after signing an MoU with the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) at the National Sports Council on Monday, the advisor said the ministry has sought legal opinion from the law ministry regarding the complications surrounding Ishraque's oath-taking.

Ishraque lost the DSCC election on Feb 1, 2020, to Awami Leagu...