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Exclusive-Hasina’s Daughter Resigns as WHO Regional Head After Fraud Allegations

The WHO said Wazed was accused of travel fraud involving US$901 and of misrepresenting her credentials, while Bangladesh also pursued corruption charges.

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By Krishna N. Das and Jennifer Rigby NEW DELHI/LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization's Southeast Asia head and daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Wednesday, according to her resignat...

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Sheikh Hasina's Daughter Saima Wazed Resigns as WHO Regional Head Amid Allegations of Financial Fraud

Sheikh Hasina's daughter and WHO South-East Asia Region head Saima Wazed has resigned amid allegations of fraud and misappropriation. Wazed has been accused of financial fraud related to her trip to China and the misuse of land. She has denied these allegations.

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Hasina’s daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

Southeast Asia's regional director Saima Wazed is under investigation by the World Health Organization and faces fraud and forgery charges in Bangladesh.

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Exclusive-Hasina’s daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

By Krishna N. Das and Jennifer Rigby NEW DELHI/LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization's Southeast Asia head and daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Wednesday, according to her resignat...

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Sheikh Hasina’s daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

Wazed was placed on unpaid administrative leave late in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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