Dhaka, March 11 -- Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury has been appointed as a special assistant to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. He will take the charge at the finance ministry.

The Cabinet Division issued a notification on Monday, delegating the executive powers of the finance ministry to the adviser to assist the CA.

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division he will receive the rank, salary and allowances of a state minister.

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury has been playing an important role in the country's financial sector and policy formulation for a long time.

He has worked in various international organisations and research institutes and is known as an expert in economic development and policy analysis.

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