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Dipen Dewan Steps Down from Chittagong Hill Tracts Minister Role

Dipen Dewan has resigned from his position as the Minister of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, citing health issues.

By Staff Correspondent
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পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রামবিষয়ক মন্ত্রী দীপেন দেওয়ানের পদত্যাগ

Dipen Dewan, the Minister of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has resigned from his position. He submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Tareq Rahman on Monday. Prime Minister's Press Secretary Saleh Siblee confirmed the resignation to Prothom Alo.

In his resignation letter, Dewan mentioned that he has been facing various health complications since assuming office. Due to his illness, he has been unable to perform his regular duties effectively. He stated that he is stepping down to allow the current government to increase the pace of development and administrative work.

Dipen Dewan, aged 63, was the BNP candidate for the Rangamati seat in the 13th National Parliament election. He won with the highest vote margin among the elected MPs. He became a minister for the first time after becoming an MP. Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin is serving as the State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs.

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He cited health issues as the reason for his resignation.

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