DHAKA, Aug 19, 2024 (BSS) - The Local Government Division has removed 323 municipality mayors across the country, according to an official notification issued here yesterday.

The mayors were removed from their offices in application of section 32(A) of the Local Government (Municipality) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024, the notification added.

In another notification, the Local Government Division also appointed of 60 officers as Zila Parisad Administrators (except 3 hill tract districts) in application of section 82(A) of the Zila Parishad (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024.

"The notification issued in public interest will come into immediate effect," both the notifications read.