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University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Kazi Shahidullah resigned from his post on Sunday.
In a resignation letter sent to the secretary to the Secondary of and Higher Secondary Division under the Ministry of Education, the UGC chairman cited his illness behind the resignation.
The letter mentioned that he has been staying in Australia for his treatment since August 20 last year following an official order from the Secondary of and Higher Secondary Division.
As per consultation of the Australian physicians and his physical condition, he is unable to carry out his duty, it reads.
In the letter, he mentioned that he joined as the UGC chairman on May 28 last year.