The government has appointed Nargis Murshida, joint secretary of the commerce ministry, as the administrator of the Bangladesh China Chambers of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI).

Murshida assumed her duties at BCCCI yesterday, following an order issued by the commerce ministry on March 16.

The order directed the newly appointed administrator to conduct a fair and neutral election for the BCCCI board within 120 days, said a press release.

Subsequently, she will hand over the leadership to the elected committee.