Dhaka:The government has initiated an investigation by forming a three-member committee in response to an alleged attack on the Director of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and the subsequent unrest at the director's office.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Health Services Division issued an office order this evening. The order follows reports from print and social media about the incident, which purportedly occurred around 11 am today.
The committee is led by Arif Ahmed, Additional Secretary (budget) of the Health Services Division, serving as the convener. Professor Dr. Md Zahid Raihan, Additional Director General (Administration) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has been appointed as a member, while Imtiaz Hossain, Deputy Secretary (Administration-1) of the Health Services Division, will act as the member-secretary.
The committee's mandate is to complete the inquiry within seven working days and submit a comprehensive report. The report should include clear observations, available information and evidence, the determination of responsibility, and necessary recommendations. The committee is also authorized to include any official from the DGHS or its subordinate institutions, if required, to aid in the investigation.