Newly elected Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday said he would embark on his work with the Dhaka Dialogue he promised in his election manifesto.
The dialogue will be held with the participation of city corporation authorities, civil society members, urban planners, architectures, engineers, relevant government authorities and professionals. It will be aimed at devising a long-term plan to turn Dhaka into a livable and modern city.
Khokon said these at a press conference in Awami League’s Dhaka City unit office in Bangabandhu Avenue after he was unofficially declared as the DSCC mayor.
Replying to a question, Khokon said he would organise the dialogue immediately after the oath-taking ceremony.
“I promise that I will involve not only my party men but also members of opponent parties in the development activities of the city corporation. I am seeking help from everybody to build a modern city.”
Thanking city dwellers for electing him as a mayor , Khokon said he would work impartially.
After the press conference Khokon along with other Awami League leaders and activists went to Dhanmondi to place wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.
Awami League-backed mayoral candidate Sayeed Khokon was unofficially elected mayor for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) yesterday.
According to the unofficial results announced by the Election Commission, Sayeed Khokon defeated his nearest BNP-backed candidate Mirza Abbas by a big margin.
Sayeed Khokon secured 5,35, 296 votes while BNP-backed mayoral candidate Mirza Abbas got 2,94,291 votes.
