Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today inquired about the physical condition of ATN News senior reporter Javed Akhter, who was injured in the attack on Supreme Court premises. The party’s Health Affairs Secretary Dr Rafiqul Islam visited Javed at Islami Bank Hospital, Kakrail on behalf of Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during the visit, Tarique Rahman talked to the injured Javed Akhter on mobile phone and inquired about his physical condition. BNP Acting Chairman assured Javed that strict organizational measures would be taken if persons from BNP are found to be involved in the attack. He also took responsibility for the treatment of the injured Javed.
Earlier, some miscreants attacked several journalists during a press briefing at the court premises following the High Court’s verdict in the case of the attempted assassination of Sheikh Hasina at Ishwardi Railway Station in Pabna three decades ago.