The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Information and Housing Barrister Mainul Hosein yesterday termed the resignation of Dr Ayub Quadri from the post of Adviser as unfortunate.

Talking to reporters at the Housing and Public Works Ministry, he said that a section of newspapers had created an

embarrassing situation for Ayub Quadri over the stealing of two artefacts by suggesting his resignation.

"He (Ayub Quadri) was hurt", the Law Adviser said adding, "If such attitude persists it will not be possible for anyone to work."

He said Dr Ayub Quadri is a dignified personality. He had nothing to do with the theft committed at the airport.

Adviser for Communications Maj Gen (Retd) MA Matin also termed the resignation of Dr Ayub Quadri as unfortunate.

Describing Dr Quadri as an honest man, Adviser for Finance Dr AB Mirza Azizul Islam said his resignation is painful.

Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Anwarul Iqbal said, "We were working with a team spirit, but that has been spoiled" with the resignation of Dr Ayub Quadri.

It may be mentioned that Dr Quadri, who was in charge of the Ministries of Education and Cultural Affairs, resigned on Wednesday following the pandemonium over the stealing of two Vishnu statues from the Zia International Airport (ZIA) early Saturday.