Bangladesh’s cabinet has been reshuffled, with several key ministerial posts changing hands, according to a report by প্রথম আলো published on Friday.
The reshuffle places Moin Khan in charge of the local government ministry, a role that Jugantor describes as making him the country’s “number one” minister in terms of portfolio weight. Partha is set to take over the information ministry, while Millat has been assigned to the aviation ministry. Saching Prue will oversee the Chittagong Hill Tracts affairs, and the foreign ministry will now have two deputy ministers, প্রথম আলো reports.
In a related development, প্রথম আলো also reported that Zahir Uddin Swapan has been appointed as an adviser to the Prime Minister. Additionally, Afroza Khanam has been moved from the aviation portfolio to become the food minister, according to the same outlet.
The changes are notable for their scope, touching on infrastructure, media, and regional affairs. Bangla Tribune highlighted an unusual structural element: two deputy ministers will now serve in a single ministry, though the report did not specify which one. The Daily Star Bangla had earlier listed potential candidates for various ministries, and the final appointments appear to align with some of those predictions.
The reshuffle comes amid ongoing adjustments to the government’s administrative lineup. The inclusion of a dedicated minister for the Chittagong Hill Tracts suggests a focus on regional governance, while the dual deputy ministers in foreign affairs may signal an expanded diplomatic workload.
Observers will be watching whether these appointments lead to policy shifts in local governance and regional development in the coming months.
