Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- President Md Shahbuddin has inquired about the treatment of Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) President Nurul Haque Nur, who was seriously injured in a baton charge by law enforcers.

The president called Nur's personal phone number at 10:00 am on Sunday.

GOP Media Coordinator Abu Hanif, who was next to Nur at the time, said the president had asked about the injured politician's condition, bdnews24.com reports.

"[The president] gave assurances the government is taking steps to send Nur abroad for advanced treatment," Hanif said. "The president wished Nur a speedy recovery, strongly condemned the attack on him and said he was deeply grieved by it. He also assured exemplary punishment for those involved in this heinous attack....