Dhaka, June 17 -- BNP leader Ishraque Hossain held a meeting with staff of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) at Nagar Bhaban on Monday, referring to himself as the city's mayor despite unresolved legal and political issues surrounding his assumption of office.
The meeting has reignited concerns among DSCC officials over renewed disruptions in civic services, as tensions persist over Ishraque's claim to the mayoralty.
Several officials expressed alarm, noting that many city services remain paralysed, with key administrative functions being carried out by personnel aligned with Ishraque's faction.
"The building is practically under a soft lockdown," said one DSCC official. "Many regular staff members have stopped participating in dai...