Supporters of Islami Andolan Bangladesh leader Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim staged a protest at the Barisal court premises, demanding that he be officially declared mayor of Barisal City Corporation. The Election Tribunal has rescheduled the case hearing for May 5. Protesters attempted to enter the court premises but were stopped by police. The protest ended after hearing the new court date. The legal petition to declare Karim the elected mayor was filed on April 17.