The government has named full-time administrators for six city corporations, including Dhaka North and Dhaka South, to serve until new elected bodies are formed.
A notification has been issued on Sunday by the Local Government Division under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives.
The order was made under Section 25(ka), sub-section (1) of the Local Government (City Corporation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024.
According to the circular, Md Abdus Salam will act as administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation, while Md Shafiqul Islam Khan will oversee Dhaka North. In Khulna, Nazrul Islam Monju has been appointed, and Sylhet City Corporation will be headed by Abdul Quayum Chowdhury.
Md Sakhawat Hossain Khan has been tasked with Narayanganj City Corporation, and Md Shawakat Hossain Sarkar will serve as administrator of Gazipur City Corporation.
The notification further states that the appointed administrators will exercise the powers and responsibilities of the mayor under sub-section (3) of Section 25(ka) of the Ordinance and will receive allowances in line with existing rules.
The order, issued in the public interest, takes effect immediately.
