Ministerial health officials faced compulsory retirement.
Compulsory Retirement of Two Prominent Health Officials in Bangladesh
In a surprising move, the Health Services Division of the government has ordered the compulsory retirement of two prominent health officials, Professor Dr Md Kamrul Hasan and Professor Dr Shamiul Islam, effective August 6 for Professor Hasan and Sunday for Professor Islam [1][2].
Both officials have served the nation diligently for over two decades, with Professor Hasan serving as Head of the Surgery Department at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hospital, and Professor Islam holding various prestigious positions such as Principal of Mugda Medical College, Director (Administration) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Project Director of the Bangamata National Cellular and Molecular Research Centre (BNC MRC), Vice-Principal of Sir Salimullah Medical College, and Secretary General of the Swadhinata Chikitsak Parishad (SWACHIP).
The reasons for their compulsory retirement are not explicitly stated in the available news articles, but it seems to be linked to administrative decisions concerning top health officials. The orders were signed by Mohammad Saiful Islam and Joint Secretary Sanjida Sharmin [1][2].
Despite their forced retirement, both Professor Hasan and Professor Islam will receive their retirement benefits as per regulations.
This development has raised questions and speculation among the public, as the two officials have made significant contributions to the healthcare sector in Bangladesh. However, the government has not issued any official statement explaining the reasons behind this decision.
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Health-and-wellness sector in Bangladesh may face a significant setback, given the compulsory retirement of two eminent health officials, Professors Hasan and Islam, who have contributed extensively to medical-conditions research and treatment. This move, surrounded by ambiguity as the reasons for their dismissal remain undisclosed, has sparked curiosity and debate within the public, questioning the state of science and expert leadership in the country's healthcare system.
