India, July 14 -- By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sent Sheikh Hasina's daughter, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for the South-East Asia Region, on leave amid corruption charges raised against the interim Bangladesh government.

In a reply to ANI, WHO said, "WHO's Regional Director, SEARO, Saima Wazed, is currently on leave."

WHO also said that Dr Catharina Boehme will serve as Officer-in-Charge during this period. "During this period, Dr Catharina Boehme is serving as Officer-in-Charge," the organisation stated.

When asked further about why Saima Wazed was sent on leave, WHO said, "We have no further comment at this time."

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