, March 4 -- The government has reassigned the portfolios of two advisers holding the rank of minister and eight state ministers.

The Cabinet Division issued two gazette notifications in this regard on Tuesday.

According to a notification, Nazrul Islam Khan, who is serving as Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, has now been given additional responsibility as Adviser to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Besides, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, also serving as Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, has been given additional charge as Adviser to the Ministry of Industries.

Among the state ministers, Md Shariful Alam, who was given charge of the Ministries of Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute will now serve as State Minister for the ...