The government has appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) for Sherpur and Faridpur districts, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration today.
Farida Yasmin, currently a deputy secretary at the ministry, has been appointed as the DC of Sherpur.
Mazharul Islam, director (deputy secretary) at the Department of Narcotics Control, has been named the new DC of Faridpur.
Deputy commissioners act as the chief administrative officers of districts, overseeing general administration. They also serve as district magistrates, responsible for maintaining law and order, and as collectors in charge of land administration.
In addition, DCs are tasked with supervising special government programmes and implementing ongoing development projects in accordance with official directives.
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