The Hindu: Sheikh Hasina’s daughter resigns as WHO director in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for South-East Asia and the daughter of the country’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned. According to The Hindu International, this occurred amid investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities over allegations of possible fraud.
Administrative leave
Wazed took up the position of WHO Regional Director in early 2024. She was appointed for a five-year term. At the end of 2025, the WHO placed her on unpaid administrative leave.
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She was first placed on leave in July 2025. As the publication notes, this happened after the Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission filed cases related to allegations of fraud, document forgery, and abuse of power.
Resignation letter
In her resignation letter, Wazed said that she had lost all trust and confidence in the WHO leadership. The Hindu International reported her resignation, citing sources.
