Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said time has come to move beyond protests and instead focus on rebuilding Bangladesh, while assuring people that his government is working relentlessly to resolve the ongoing gas and electricity crisis through both immediate and long-term measures.

Speaking at a discussion marking the 2nd anniversary of the July Mass Uprising, he called on people to remain vigilant against conspiracies aimed at derailing the country's rebuilding efforts and reaffirmed his government's commitment to fulfilling the aspirations for which people had struggled and sacrificed.

"There have been movements, struggles, discussions and debates. Now is the time to rebuild the country and move it forward. We...