ACC begins investigation against World Health Organization regional director

26 January, 2025, 11:20 am

Last modified: 26 January, 2025, 11:22 am

ACC begins investigation against World Health Organization regional director

26 January, 2025, 11:20 am

Last modified: 26 January, 2025, 11:22 am

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation against Saima Wazed Putul, the regional director for South-East Asia of the World Health Organization, for allegedly securing a position through corruption. Saima Wazed, the daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was appointed to the post of regional director in February last year.

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