TDS Desk:

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 happened on Saturday do not spread over and push us off this path towards democracy,” the BNP leader said.

He said pro-democracy stakeholders, which include the BNP and its allies, must exercise restraint and tolerance.

Tarique said the true spirit of last year’s mass uprising must prevail if the country is to break free from the shackles of mob rule and ongoing instability. “If we are to take Bangladesh forward, we should maintain vigilance against mob culture, uphold the rule of law, and build a peaceful and stable country,” he observed.

“Only through empowering the people in a democratic pathway and ensuring justice, equality and dignity for all, can we succeed as a united nation,” the BNP leader added.