Kurigram, Dec 26, (V7N) – Masud Rana, an office assistant (MLSS) working at the Chilmarhi Upazila Health Complex in Kurigram, has been absent from work for almost two months. After attending work for four days at the beginning of November, he has not returned to the office.

It is reported that Masud Rana joined the Chilmarhi Upazila Health Complex in July 2023 after being transferred from his previous workplace. Since joining, he has been absent from work several times without leave. However, his absence has now extended to nearly two months. During this period, he has allegedly taken money from various individuals and organizations by offering them false promises.

According to sources from the hospital, Masud Rana was absent from work for more than ten days in October without leave or permission. After working for four days at the beginning of November, he stopped attending the office. Despite being issued three notices requesting an explanation for his absence, he has neither responded nor shown up at work.

Efforts to contact Masud Rana via mobile phone have been unsuccessful, as his phone is switched off.

Mohammad Shamsur Rahman, the accountant at the Chilmarhi Upazila Health Complex, stated, "Since Masud Rana has been absent since early November, he has not received his monthly salary."

Dr. Aminul Islam, the Health and Family Planning Officer of the Chilmarhi Upazila Health Complex, mentioned, "We have issued three notices requesting an explanation for his absence, but we have not received any response. The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities."

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