Ishraque Hossain. File Photo

DHAKA, May 27, 2025 (BSS) – The hearing in a leave-to-appeal filed seeking stay on the lower court judgment and Election Commission (EC) gazette declaring BNP leader Ishraque Hossain mayor of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), will be held tomorrow.

The hearing in the appeal is scheduled to be held at Chamber Judge Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) Md. Rezaul Haque.

The appeal was filed with the concerned wing of the Appellate Division by lawyer and DSCC resident Md Mamunur Rashid on Sunday.

The leave to appeal has been filed as the High Court rejected a writ petition filed by advocate Mamunur Rashid challenging the lower court verdict that announced Ishraque  DSCC mayor . 

The High Court summarily rejected the writ petition that challenged the Dhaka First Joint District Judge and Election Tribunal's verdict on DSCC mayoral post. 

Confirming the matter, petitioner’s lawyer Advocate Mohammad Hossain said the appeal was filed, pleading to stay the court judgment and EC gazette. The matter will be heard by the Appellate Division Chamber Judge court.

Judge Md Nurul Islam of Dhaka First Joint District Judge and Election Tribunal cancelled the results of the 2020 DSCC election and announced BNP Leader Ishraque Hossain as DSCC mayor on March 27 last.

The Election Commission on April 27 issued the gazette notification, declaring the BNP leader as mayor.