BNP leader Ishraque Hossain yesterday suspended the demonstrations for his immediate swearing-in as Dhaka south mayor and said they would would observe the government’s actions over the next two days before deciding on the next course of action.

“If they don’t administer the oath, a contempt of court proceedings will be initiated against them"

Protests rolled into this morning as BNP activists and leaders held their ground in front of the mosque, demanding that Ishraque be allowed to take the oath as mayor