The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Chittagong

Ward councilors of Chittagong City Corporation yesterday observed a four-hour token hunger strike demanding immediate release of their detained mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury.

All the 41 ward councilors and 11 reserved-seat female councilors observed the fast from 10am to 2pm on Chittagong Press Club premises.

Addressing the programme, acting CCC mayor M Manjurul Alam urged the government to release the ailing Mayor Mohiuddin "immediately for his treatment abroad".

Joint forces arrested Mayor Mohiuddin on March 7 last year under a crackdown on the political arena following the January 11, 2007 changeover.