The government changes the portfolio of state minister for Food Nuruzzaman Ahmed as state minister for social welfare. The cabinet division issues a notification in this regard.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demonstrated political sagacity by reversing her decision on making Syed Ashraful Islam a minister without portfolio.

Removed as LGRD minister and deputed as a minister without portfolio last week, Syed Ashraful Islam skips the regular cabinet meeting.

Khandkar Mosharraf Hossain meets Syed Ashraful Islam before succeeding him as the new minister for Local Government and Rural Development.

Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam says he does not do politics for profit.