Dhaka, May 17 -- chanting supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain locked all the gates of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, Nagar Bhaban, on Saturday to demand that their leader be sworn in as the mayor as declared by the Election Commission.

All entry gates of Nagar Bhaban were put under lock and key, halting the services and activities in the office, officials said.

The supporters of Ishraque, under the banner of 'Dhakabashi' gathered outside the Nagar Bhaban and put gates under lock and key. They also announced to continue their demonstration for Sunday.

They blamed Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, for the delay in taking oath as DSCC mayor...