Sheikh Hasina’s daughter questions WHO action against her, calls for investigation
Saima Wazed, daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has questioned the World Health Organisation's (WHO) decision to place her on indefinite leave and has called for an independent investigation. Wazed took on the role of WHO's Regional Director for the South-East Asia Region in February 2024 but was placed on leave in July 2025.
Attorney General of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, led the interim government at the time. The ACC filed two cases against Wazed on charges of corruption, fraud, and abuse of power. Wazed has alleged that her dismissal was influenced by the then interim government and WHO failed to provide any explanation for her removal. She has also accused WHO of bias, harassment, and misrepresentation of facts to member states, including India, which voted for her nomination.
WHO has acknowledged receiving some of Wazed's emails but has not provided clarity on any ongoing review of the complaints against her.
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