Saima Wazed, the daughter of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned from her role as World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Southeast Asia. The resignation, announced in Geneva, marks the end of her tenure leading the organization’s health initiatives in the region. Wazed’s departure follows recent political changes in Bangladesh, where her mother’s long-serving government was recently replaced. Her position at the WHO was considered a significant international role for Bangladesh. Details surrounding the resignation remain limited, but the WHO confirmed the transition is underway. Her work focused on strengthening health systems and addressing public health challenges across the Southeast Asia region, including countries like India, Indonesia, Thailand and Timor-Leste.