Dhaka, June 16 -- Dr Sheikh Mohiuddin has voluntarily resigned as the executive director of Ad-din Medical College Hospital following the deaths of six newborns.

Prof Jamalun Nessa has been appointed to replace him in the post.

"Alongside the entire country, we are also deeply saddened by the recent, unfortunate incidents of child deaths at Ad-din Medical College Hospital. Action has already been taken against the concerned staff on charges of negligence of duty based on a preliminary investigation. In addition, initiatives have been taken to strengthen the supervisory system and re-evaluate the protocol," Tariqul Islam Mukul, director (company affairs) of the Ad-din Foundation, said in a statement on Tuesday, confirming the changes.

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