Dipen Dewan, Minister of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has resigned from his post citing health complications. On Monday, he submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat. The information was confirmed by Atiqur Rahman Ruman, the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary.

In his resignation letter, Dewan stated that he has been suffering from various physical ailments since assuming office, which have hindered his ability to perform regular ministerial duties. He added that, in the interest of maintaining the government’s administrative efficiency and development momentum, it was necessary for him to step down from his current position. Dewan is also a Member of Parliament representing Rangamati Hill District.

The resignation marks a change in the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, though no immediate successor has been announced in the report.