Former PS to Hasina alleges govt harassment

"I submitted my letter of resignation on August 9, 2005, but the government did not accept it on completely political grounds," he said at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) auditorium.

The government high-ups then told him that they could not accept his resignation as the letter contained some conditions, he said, adding that he again submitted a letter without any conditions on December 27, 2005, but they again refused to accept it mentioning political reasons.

Obaidul alleged that the alliance government has been harassing and torturing him since their takeover. He has been given posting in different parts of the country in the last five years, he added.

He also said that he wants to quit the government service as he wants to be involved in politics.

Advocate Anisul Haque and Advocate Qamrul Islam were present at the press conference.