, Aug. 30 -- Strongly condemning the attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur and the violence in Kakrail, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged the government to launch a proper investigation into the violent incidents.

"I wish Nur a quick recovery and urge the government for a lawful investigation into the incident," he said in a post on his verified Facebook page on Saturday.

Tarique said the BNP greatly condemned the attack on Nur and the violent incidents that unfolded in Kakrail.

He said the country is now passing through an extremely delicate period of democratic transition, where the first step is holding a national election.

"Collectively, we must ensure that destabilising incidents, such as what happe...