Hasina’s daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations
Summary
Saima Wazed has resigned as the World Health Organization’s Southeast Asia regional director after fraud allegations and investigations by the UN agency and Bangladeshi authorities. The fallout from the ouster of her mother, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has now reached her family members.
Key Points
- Saima Wazed resigned as WHO Southeast Asia regional director amid fraud investigations and allegations by the UN agency and Bangladeshi authorities.
- The WHO had placed her on unpaid administrative leave after Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission filed charges alleging fraud and forgery.
- Wazed denied the allegations, saying the travel issue was an administrative oversight and defending her academic credentials.
- WHO is expected to hold fresh elections for the regional director position in January.
