BNP leader Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon warned that if Ishraq Hossain is not sworn in as mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation by May 26, a contempt of court case will be filed against responsible authorities. He stated that, following the publication of the election gazette, the relevant ministry is constitutionally obligated to arrange the oath ceremony. Khokon also emphasized that holding a fair national election is the interim government’s primary responsibility and warned of chaos if elections are not held by December.