The government has appointed new administrators to six city corporations across the country, including Dhaka North and Dhaka South. A notification to this effect was issued on Sunday (February 22) by the Local Government Division, signed by Joint Secretary Mahbuba Irene.

According to the notification, Md Abdus Salam has been appointed administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation, while Shafiqul Islam Khan has been assigned responsibility for Dhaka North City Corporation.

In addition, Nazrul Islam Manju has been appointed administrator of Khulna City Corporation; Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury of Sylhet City Corporation; Md Sakhawat Hossain Khan of Narayanganj City Corporation; and Md Shawkat Hossain Sarker of Gazipur City Corporation.

The notification states that, under Section 25A(1) of the Local Government (City Corporation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024, they have been appointed as full-time administrators of the respective city corporations until the corporations are duly constituted or until further orders are issued.

The appointed administrators will exercise the powers and perform the duties of mayors of the respective city corporations and will receive allowances in accordance with the rules. The order, issued in the public interest, takes immediate effect.