Although the High Court on Thursday cleared the way for BNP leader Ishraque Hossain’s swearing-in as mayor, his supporters continued protests demanding the resignation of two advisers as called for by Ishraque.

The demonstrators vowed to remain on the streets until two the advisers to the interim government — LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud and Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam — step down.

Following the court verdict, which removed legal barriers to his assumption of office, Ishraque took to Facebook and wrote, “Until we hear the resignation of the two student advisers, the protests will continue. Don’t leave the streets—intensify the movement.”

Hundreds of his supporters braved heavy rain to maintain their sit-in at the Matsya Bhaban intersection in the capital.

Another rally took place near Kakrail Mosque, where BNP activists burst into cheers upon hearing the court’s decision.

Chanting slogans such as “News just came in — Ishraq is now mayor” and “Victory belongs to people,” they celebrated what they termed the ‘first step’ towards justice.