Dhaka, June 18 -- The ongoing standoff surrounding Ishraque Hossain's claim to the mayoralty of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has plunged the city's governance into disarray, leaving citizens to bear the brunt of political and legal uncertainties. Despite being declared the elected mayor by an Election Tribunal and having his position gazetted by the Election Commission, Ishraque remains unsworn and effectively sidelined by the Ministry of Local Government, which cites lingering legal complications.Our newspaper reported yesterday that the vacuum at the heart of the DSCC is now translating into serious disruptions in essential civic services. Mosquito control operations - crucial amid a rising threat of dengue - have already faltered,...