Khalilur Rahman appointed national security adviser

The government has appointed Khalilur Rahman, the chief adviser's high representative on Rohingya issues and priority issues, as the national security adviser. 

The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday.

The designation of Khalilur has been revised to "National Security Adviser and High Representative on Rohingya Issues", reads the notification.

The notification adds that he will also assist the chief adviser in fulfilling duties related to the Ministry of Defence.