The government has given the status of state minister to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, popularly known as Ashik Chowdhury.
A notification in this regard was issued by the Cabinet Division on Monday (April 7).
The notification said that Ashik Chowdhury will enjoy the status, salary and allowances of a state minister during his tenure. The order will come into effect immediately.
Earlier, Ashik Chowdhury was appointed as BIDA Executive Chairman on September 12. He will serve in this capacity for the next two years from the date of joining.