The new ministers from the Awami League facing the heat of expectation, having replaced senior leaders from their portfolios, talked about embracing the challenge. On Monday, Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina began her fourth term as prime minister, taking oath of office along with 24 ministers, 19 state ministers and 3 deputy ministers. “The way the prime minister has been empowering women, it will remain a lasting example for our nation. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam hoped to soon kick-start talks with Myanmar about repatriating Rohingya refugees. The situation has become complex.”Zahid Maleque, the former state minister for health, has been promoted to head the health ministry.

Source: bd News24 January 07, 2019 18:00 UTC