Shakil Ahmed made new DG of Passport Dept

Maj Gen Shakil Ahmed has been made new director general (DG) of the Department of Immigration and Passport.

Public administration ministry issued an order in this regard on Thursday. After appointment, the government transferred the responsibility to Public Security Division under Ministry of Home Affairs.

Maj Gen Shakil Ahmed will be replacing Maj Gen Md Sohail Hossain Khan. Sohail Hossain Khan has been made chairman of Bangladesh Tea Board.

Besides, Major General Md Jahangir Alam Al Mustahidur Rahman has reinstated to the Bangladesh Army.

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