BNP leader Ishraque Hossain on Thursday postponed the protest programme following the High Court's verdict dismissing the writ petition challenging an earlier verdict that declared him mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation, reports UNB.
The BNP leader made the announcement at the Kakrail intersection.
"After hearing the High Court verdict today, our party has decided to suspend the sit-in programme for now. We will observe what the government does over the next 24 to 48 hours. Based on their actions, further instructions will be given," he said.
Ishraque expressed gratitude to those who participated in the movement and said the decision was made considering public suffering.
He reiterated his demand for full implementation of the court's verdict and maintained that the call for the resignation of two interim government advisers – LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud and Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam – remains unchanged.
Earlier, his supporters had vowed to remain on the streets until the two advisers stepped down.
Following the court verdict, Ishraque wrote on Facebook: "Until we hear the resignation of the two student advisers, the protests will continue. Don't leave the streets—intensify the movement."
Hundreds of his supporters braved heavy rain to maintain their sit-in at the Matsya Bhaban intersection in the capital.
Another rally took place near Kakrail Mosque, where BNP activists burst into cheers upon hearing the court's decision.
On March 27 this year, the Dhaka Election Tribunal annulled the 2020 results and declared Ishraque the mayor.
A gazette confirming the decision was issued by the Election Commission on April 27.
On May 14, Supreme Court lawyer Mamunur Rashid filed a writ petition seeking to bar Ishraque from taking the oath.
That same day, Ishraque's supporters began demonstrations outside Nagar Bhaban, paralysing city corporation activities.
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