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Dhaka, May 22, 2025: The High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking to prevent BNP leader Ishraq Hossain from taking the oath as the Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). On Thursday, a High Court bench comprising Justice Md. Akram Hossain Chowdhury and Justice Debashish Roy Chowdhury passed the order. Following this ruling, legal experts have confirmed that there is no legal obstacle to Ishraq Hossain taking the oath as mayor.
This verdict is seen as a significant milestone in Ishraq Hossain’s political career. He is now set to formally assume the role of DSCC mayor by taking the oath. The decision has been met with positive reactions among BNP leaders and supporters.
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