The Government of Bangladesh has appointed new administrators to oversee six of the country’s city corporations, including the capital’s two major municipalities, Dhaka North and Dhaka South. The announcement was made official through a government notification issued on Sunday, 22 February 2026.
According to the notification, Md. Abdus Salam has been appointed as the administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation, while Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan will assume the role for Dhaka North City Corporation. These appointments come as part of a broader administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening local governance ahead of upcoming municipal developments.
In addition to the Dhaka municipalities, four other city corporations have also received new administrators:
Khulna City Corporation: Nazrul Islam Manju
Sylhet City Corporation: Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury
Narayanganj City Corporation: Md. Sakhawat Hossain Khan
Gazipur City Corporation: Md. Shawkat Hossain Sarkar
The government notification cites the Local Government (City Corporation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024, specifically Section 25K(1), as the legal basis for these appointments. According to the ordinance, the appointed administrators will serve in a full-time capacity for their respective city corporations until either the corporation is fully constituted or further orders are issued by the government.
The notification also clarifies that the newly appointed administrators will exercise the powers and responsibilities of the mayor, including administrative oversight, decision-making, and implementation of municipal policies. They will receive allowances and benefits as prescribed by law. The government emphasised that these appointments are made in the public interest and are effective immediately.
For ease of reference, the appointments are summarised in the table below:
| City Corporation | Appointed Administrator | Role/Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka South | Md. Abdus Salam | Full-time Administrator, exercises mayoral powers |
| Dhaka North | Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan | Full-time Administrator, exercises mayoral powers |
| Khulna | Nazrul Islam Manju | Full-time Administrator, exercises mayoral powers |
| Sylhet | Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury | Full-time Administrator, exercises mayoral powers |
| Narayanganj | Md. Sakhawat Hossain Khan | Full-time Administrator, exercises mayoral powers |
| Gazipur | Md. Shawkat Hossain Sarkar | Full-time Administrator, exercises mayoral powers |
The government has emphasised that these appointments aim to ensure smooth municipal operations and efficient governance, particularly in the absence of elected mayors. Officials have been instructed to begin their duties immediately, and citizens can expect continuity in essential public services under their supervision.