Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The government has extended the period of the panel, formed to investigate the attack on Gano Odhikar Parishad President and former DUCSU Vice President Nurul Haque Nur, by over one month.

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Tuesday, the tenure of the three-member investigation body has been extended until November 30, with effect from October 20.

The commission, headed by High Court Justice Md Ali Reza, was formed on September 4 to identify those responsible for the August 29 attack on Nur and recommend legal action against them.

The committee has been asked to submit a report within 30 working days as its duration ended on October 19.

The other members of the commission are the Senior Secr...