, May 20 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday alleged that the interim government is using force to stop Ishraque Hossain from assuming office as mayor, despite a court order in his favour.

"Even after the court's verdict, Ishraque is not allowed to take oath. This proves the interim government is abusing its authority. If Dr Shahadat can become mayor in Chattogram, what wrong has Ishraque done?" Rizvi said.

The BNP leader made the remarks while talking to reporters after visiting injured BNP activist Rakibul Hasan in Khilkhet, who was wounded during the July uprising.

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