DHAKA: The government has appointed Dr. Abul Klam Azad as new director general (DG) at Directorate General Health service (DGHS).

A notification, signed by health ministry deputy secretary Fazlul Haque, was issued in this regard on Sunday (August 21).

The appointment came as per directives of the President.

The notification also said the appointment will be effective from September 1 onwards.

Currently Abul Kalam Azad is working as Additional Director General (admin) at Health Service.

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