BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman condemned both the attack on Nurul Haque Nur and Friday’s violence in Kakrail, warning that such incidents threaten the nation’s fragile democratic transition. In a written statement, he urged all pro-democracy forces to exercise restraint and uphold the spirit of last year’s popular uprising. “Bangladesh must break free from mob culture and ongoing instability,” Tarique said, calling for unity, rule of law, and peaceful politics. He also wished Nur a speedy recovery and demanded a lawful investigation into the attack.