Latif quits from JS

Former minister Abdul Latif Siddique has resigned from Jatiya Sangsad (JS), reports bdnews24.com.
The Tangail-4 MP made the announcement in a prepared speech during Tuesday's JS session.
He lost his Cabinet berth as post and telecommunications minister and was subsequently expelled from the ruling Awami League last year for his anti-Hajj remarks. A week ago, Siddique announced that he would not continue as MP.
He took permission from Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury to address Tuesday's session on a point of order and explained his controversial comment on Hajj. During his 15-minute speech, the expelled Presidium member said he was stepping down honouring party chief Hasina's wishes.
"Today is my last day (in Parliament). I'm not complaining against anyone. I'm bowing down and apologising to everyone.
 "I believe in people's love... my leader does not want me to continue as Member of Parliament."
 "I am now offering my resignation from Tangail-4 constituency," the veteran politician said at the end.
As he asked whether he would read out the resignation letter, the Speaker said that was not necessary.
Latif Siddique joined the session around 7:00 pm after the Maghrib prayers and took his seat on the front row. At the time, Leader of the Opposition Raushon Ershad was addressing the lawmakers protesting against the latest energy price hikes.
Prime Minister and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina was not around.
Before joining the session, Siddique met Speaker Chaudhury at her office around 6:30 pm.