The Supreme Court yesterday asked the High Court to expedite hearing and disposal of its previous rules that halted the by-election to Dhaka North City Corporation mayoral post and polls in the 36 new wards under two Dhaka city corporations.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina terms the Dhaka and Chittagong city corporation elections victory of democracy.

Mahi B Chowdhury, Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh-backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) polls, is injured when unknown miscreants attack his car in Tejgaon area of Dhaka.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia changes her electioneering route amid strong protests by ruling party men at Dhaka’s Uttara.

BNP-backed mayoral aspirant Abdul Awal Mintoo files an appeal with Supreme Court challenging High Court order that upheld cancellation of his nomination for DNCC polls.

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad’s Special Adviser Bobby Hajjaj declares himself an independent mayoral candidate for the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation poll scheduled for April 28