Protest now focused on election roadmap, not mayoral oath: Ishraque

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has said the ongoing protest has shifted its focus from his mayoral oath to demanding a clear election roadmap.

Joining demonstrators at the Kakrail intersection in the capital, he declared on Wednesday that the protesters would remain on the streets until their demand is fulfilled.

“The ongoing movement today stems from the discrimination I have faced. Despite a court ruling in my favour, I have yet to be allowed to take oath and assume office. However, I want to make it clear once again—this movement is not about power or position. This struggle will determine whether we will have a national election this December—one that ensures fair voting, accurate counting, and the establishment of a government truly chosen by the people,” Ishraque said. 

He also demanded the resignation of two  advisers of the interim government — Mahfuj Alam and Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan.