The Election Tribunal has declared Ishraq Hossain, the BNP candidate, as the winner of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) election held on February 1, 2020.

The verdict was announced by Mohammad Nurul Islam, the First Joint District Judge of Dhaka, on Thursday (March 27).

Ishraque's lawyer Rafiqul Islam confirmed the matter to the journalists.

Ishraque Hossain contested the DSCC election for the post of mayor held on 1 February 2020. On 3 March 2020, he filed a case challenging the DSCC election and its results, citing irregularities, corruption and a lack of credibility.

BDST: 1530 HRS, March 27, 2025
MSK