However, the government has appointed administrators to six city corporations, including Dhaka North and Dhaka South. Another strong contender is Habib Un Nabi Khan Sohel, BNP joint secretary general and former president of Dhaka Metropolitan South BNP. Earlier, in the 2020 city corporation elections, he contested as the BNP candidate for mayor from Dhaka South City Corporation. Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)In Dhaka North, several BNP leaders are similarly being discussed as potential mayoral candidates. He previously served as member secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan North Jubo Dal and has recently been appointed administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 26, 2026 21:25 UTC