Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Allegations have surfaced that individuals linked to the previous authoritarian regime remain entrenched within the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), raising questions about governance and integrity in one of the country's most sensitive institutions.

According to several scientists, officers, and employees, a long history of discrimination and marginalisation persists due to the dominance of these figures. Critics claim that senior positions continue to be occupied by individuals with political ties to the former government, including relatives of Sheikh Hasina's late husband, Dr Wazed Miah. It is alleged that some of these officials are still engaged in activities detrimental to the state's interests.

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