B Mirror Report: The government has appointed full-time administrators to six City Corporations, including Dhaka North and Dhaka South, to oversee operations until newly elected corporations are constituted.

The Local Government Division (LGD) under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives issued a notification in this regard on Sunday. The appointments were made under Section 25(ka), sub-section (1) of the Local Government (City Corporation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024.

According to the notification, Md Abdus Salam has been appointed as the administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation, while Md Shafiqul Islam Khan will serve as the administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation.

Nazrul Islam Monju has been assigned to Khulna City Corporation, and Abdul Quayum Chowdhury will oversee Sylhet City Corporation.

In addition, Md Sakhawat Hossain Khan has been appointed administrator of Narayanganj City Corporation, and Md Shawakat Hossain Sarkar will take charge of Gazipur City Corporation.

The notification states that the appointed administrators will exercise the powers and carry out the responsibilities of the Mayor under sub-section (3) of Section 25(ka) of the Ordinance. They will also receive allowances in accordance with the prevailing rules.

The order has been issued in the public interest and takes immediate effect.