Staff Reporter :
After a 40-day shutdown, Nagar Bhaban, the central office of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), reopened on Tuesday morning, allowing regular administrative operations to resume. Officials from various departments returned to work, marking the first day of restored civic activity since the lockdown began in mid-May.
However, the offices of DSCC Administrator Shahajan Mia and several senior engineers remain padlocked, as protesters continue to demand the swearing-in of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as mayor.
The protest, which began on May 14, saw supporters of Ishraque Hossain locking the main gates of Nagar Bhaban, bringing DSCC services to a standstill. Demonstrators claim the government’s refusal to administer the oath of office to Ishraque violates court orders and democratic norms.
On Monday, movement coordinator Moshiur Rahman, a former government secretary, urged DSCC staff to return to work to ensure uninterrupted public service, even as political pressure and protest activities persist.
