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officials said I’ll receive the money in a few days. I feel a bit relieved now,” she said.

Many expressed relief as activities partially resumed at Nagar Bhaban, weeks after all official operations were halted due to protests that began on May 14. The demonstrations, led by BNP leader Ishraque Hossain’s supporters under the banner of “Dhakabashi,” have been demanding his immediate swearing-in as mayor.

On Sunday, Moshiur Rahman, coordinator of the protest at Nagar Bhaban, urged DSCC employees to return to work.

Several DSCC officials confirmed they had resumed work, although many departments remained understaffed. Essential services such as birth and death registrations became operational.

DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md Zillur Rahman said while the headquarters remained shut, critical services like mosquito control and waste management continued.

Sources said all eight regional DSCC offices outside Nagar Bhaban also resumed operations yesterday, though engineers have yet to return to those offices as well.

One engineer, wishing anonymity, said he visited the office in the morning but left, unsure whether it was safe or appropriate to resume duties.

Meanwhile, protests led by supporters of Ishraque Hossain outside Nagar Bhaban also continued from 11:00am yesterday.

They chanted slogans demanding Ishraque’s swearing-in as DSCC mayor, and called for resignation of Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain.

Contacted, Ishraque Hossain said, “The Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal helped open various departments at Nagar Bhaban. At the same time, we’re continuing our protest in a limited manner to ensure that citizens are not inconvenienced.”