Major General (retd) Dr Azizul Islam, chairman of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, has voluntarily resigned from his post today (9 November).
The announcement came during a press conference held at the organisation's national headquarters in Moghbazar.
Azizul Islam and members of the managing board attended the press conference.
"The chairman announced his resignation verbally at the media briefing," Ismail Hossain, Azizul personal secretary, confirmed to The Business Standard.
The press conference also addressed the responsibilities of the current managing board, ongoing activities, future prospects, and challenges facing the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.