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

He will retain his functions as the High Representative for the Rohingya issue.

Additionally, he will assist the Chief Adviser in the discharge of his responsibilities relating to the Ministry of Defence, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday night.

"I am very grateful to Honorable 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," Khalil was quoted as saying.

Khalil joined BCS (Foreign Affairs) in 1979 after securi...