Dr Shahadat Hossain has been appointed full-time administrator of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC). A notification to this effect was issued by the City Corporation-1 branch of the Local Government Division on Sunday (October 25).

The notification, signed by Jewel Rana, deputy secretary of the Local Government Division, states that under Section 4 of the Local Government (City Corporation) (Amendment) Act, 2026, Dr Shahadat Hossain will serve in the position until a city corporation is formally constituted or further orders are issued.

The notification further states that the appointed administrator will exercise the powers and perform the duties of the city corporation’s mayor. He will receive a monthly honorarium and other allowances in accordance with the relevant rules.

Earlier, on October 8, 2024, the Election Commission (EC) issued a notification declaring Dr Shahadat Hossain the mayor of Chattogram City Corporation.

Dr Shahadat Hossain had filed a case seeking the annulment of the results of the CCC election held on January 27, 2021. Following the July mass uprising, a court ruled on October 1, 2024, declaring him the elected mayor.