Advisers' portfolios reshuffled

The interim government has once again shuffled around roles and responsibilities for various ministries and divisions among members of its advisory council.

This was confirmed on Tuesday through a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, reports UNB.

As per the latest decision, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has been assigned responsibilities for six ministries and divisions, which include the Cabinet Division, the Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces Division, Ministry of Food, Ministry of Public Administration, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.

Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has been given charge of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Adviser Hasan Arif has been assigned to two ministries: Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, and the Ministry of Land.

Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain has been assigned the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, as well as the Ministry of Shipping.

Adviser Sharmeen Murshid has been assigned to the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.