The government has appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) for Faridpur and Sherpur districts.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Wednesday (April 22) in this regard.

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.