Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged the citizens of Bangladesh to remain highly vigilant, warning that active attempts are underway by specific quarters to orchestrate an anarchic situation across the country.

The premier made these remarks while addressing a massive gathering of BNP leaders, activists, and local villagers after officially inaugurating the re-excavation project of the "Dharar Khal" (canal) in the Bailor area of Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila.

"Attempts are underway to create an anarchic situation in the country. Stay alert," Prime Minister Rahman cautioned the crowd.

He further emphasized the severe consequences of such instability, stating, "Everyone must remain alert about those who want to create this anarchic situation in the country today. Because if an anarchic situation is created in the country at this moment, the government’s development activities will be obstructed. The country’s people will be in danger."

Directly addressing recent civil unrest, the Prime Minister referenced the brutal killing of a young child in the capital city.

"Three-four days ago, a very unjust, very tragic and heartbreaking incident took place regarding how this little child was killed," he said, referring to the murder of schoolgirl Ramisa in Dhaka's Pallabi area.

He reiterated his administration's stance on criminal justice but demanded adherence to the legal framework, noting, "From the very beginning, we have been saying that if any person commits a crime in the eyes of the law, he or she must be punished. We want to establish the rule of law. However, everything must be done according to rules and regulations."

The Prime Minister observed that while the state has established procedures to bring wrongdoers to justice, certain groups are weaponizing the tragedy to destabilize the nation.

"Yet, centering around one incident, some people have been trying for the last few days to create a murky situation in the country," Tarique Rahman asserted.

"They are blocking roads, stopping vehicles, setting fires and creating tensions here and there. Those who are doing these things are obstructing the rule of law."

Drawing a comparison to past political climates, the premier noted a stark contrast in the behavior of those currently demonstrating on the streets.

"When the interim government was in power, we saw several tragic incidents like this in the country. When those injustices occurred, I personally spoke to the mothers of those children, our party’s lawyers and doctors went there to provide treatment and legal assistance. But those people who are now making noise, blocking roads and speaking loudly, we did not see them in the field then, nor did we see them blocking roads."

He openly questioned the political motivations behind the sudden wave of protests, linking them to the results of the national election held earlier this year.

"Then should we assume that since the people of Bangladesh voted for BNP in the February 12 election and gave it the mandate to form the government, some quarters are now burning with frustration and conspiring because of that?" he asked.

Urging continuous public vigilance against political conspiracies, Tarique Rahman linked current agitators to the previous regime ousted in a mass uprising.

"We must remain cautious. Those whom the people of Bangladesh ousted from this country on August 5 are connected with those who are now trying to create chaos. Just as they did in 1996, just as they did in 1986, with them some new tails (associates) have now also emerged. Nice little tails have also grown."

Reflecting on the change of power, he remarked, "We have ousted authoritarianism from this country. The dictator that had taken away the people’s voting rights, their right to speak, and had stopped all development for the working and rural people. The people of Bangladesh, united on the streets with students and masses, drove them out of the country."

Shifting focus to national economic reconstruction, the Prime Minister announced that the path forward lies in massive public mobilization and labor.

"The people of Bangladesh want to change their fate. If we want to change destiny, we must activate the 40 crore hands of our 20 crore people. We must put the 40 crore hands of our 20 core people to work. Only then will we be able to change the fate of the people of this country."

He made a strong call to resist elements attempting to disrupt national progress.

"Now is the time to work for changing the fate of the people. On the other hand, the people of Bangladesh must remain vigilant against those who are spreading confusion to obstruct justice and proper judgment, and to hinder programmes undertaken for the people. It must be remembered that the people are the owners of this country. A few people will spread confusion in the country and become successful, and play games with the fate of the people - this can no longer be allowed. The people of Bangladesh will stand with those who stand beside the people, work for the people, and together they will protect this country from any conspiracy."

Concluding his speech, the premier stressed national self-reliance in safeguarding independence and public interest.

"I must look after my own home. We ourselves must look after our country. We ourselves will protect the independence of our country, the sovereignty of our country and the interests of our people, and we will resist any conspiracy, InShaAllah."

The event was chaired by local lawmaker Mahbubur Rahman Liton, and featured speeches from Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu alongside senior local BNP leaders.

Prior to delivering his address, Prime Minister Rahman unveiled the project plaque, formally initiated the canal re-excavation by cutting soil with a ceremonial spade, and planted a palm tree sapling along the canal bank.