With a view to checking crimes and untoward situation during the forthcoming Dhaka City Corporation polls slated for February 1, a total of 64 judicial magistrates will discharge their duties from January 30 to February 3, 2020.
The Election Commission (EC) gave directives, asking the authorities concerned to take necessary steps for engaging relevant magistrates in this regard. The elections will be held for a mayoral post, 75 councillor posts and 25 reserved seats (exclusively for women) in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and a mayoral post, 54 councillor posts and 18 reserved seats in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).