With the appointment of Nurul Islam (Moni) as Chief Whip, holding ministerial status, Barishal division now has representation from all but one of its districts, Jhalakathi. It is noteworthy that two members of the cabinet are from Barishal district itself.
Nurul Islam has been elected MP from Barguna-2 constituency four times. In the 8th Parliament, he served as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.
He has also held various important positions in Parliament including Panel Speaker.
Earlier, from this division, Abul Hasnat Abdullah, MP from Barishal-1 representing Awami League, had served as the Chief Whip in the 6th Parliament. Later, in the 10th Parliament formed in 2014, ASM Firoz, MP from Patuakhali-2, also held this post.