, July 9 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Thursday described changes and the introduction of new faces in any ministry as part of an ongoing process, stressing that the government attaches importance to efficiency, qualifications, dedication, sincerity, and commitment to the country.

"If you follow the Prime Minister's (Tarique Rahman's) activities and his decisions in each ministry, I think he gives importance to work and efficiency. First and foremost, he values qualification," she said.

The State Minister made the remarks while talking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when her attention was drawn to some decisions at her ministry, including the appointment of newly appointed Bangladesh Permane...