Dhaka, April 9 -- Dr Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh Chief Adviser's High Representative for the Rohingya Issue and Priority Affairs, was redesignated as the National Security Adviser on Wednesday.

He will retain his functions as the High Representative for the Rohingya issue and assist the Chief Adviser in the discharge of his responsibilities regarding the Bangladesh Ministry of Defence.

"I am very grateful to the Honourable Chief Adviser for his continued trust and confidence. I am fully aware of the gravity of my responsibilities and will do my utmost to uphold and advance our national interest," said Dr Rahman.

Dr Rahman joined BCS (Foreign Affairs) in 1979 after securing the first position in the first regular civil service examinati...