BNP leader Dr. Zahid asserted that the party’s roots are firmly embedded among Bangladesh’s 180 million people. "There’s no reason to think that BNP will collapse with a slight push," he said. Despite facing severe repression—including disappearances, killings, and countless false cases over 17 years—the party remains resilient. Zahid warned party activists to stay cautious of collaborators of authoritarian forces who may spread misinformation or plot against BNP, emphasizing the need to avoid falling into such traps.