Dhaka, July 26 -- Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Sunday said there would be no opportunity for the resurgence of authoritarianism in the country and everyone must remain vigilant so that no one can undermine people's rights.

"Remember, those who have fled are not sitting idle. They and their associates are still around. Those who thought they could return to power through conspiracies like in 2009 are also facing difficulties because people have crushed their conspiracies," he said.

Zahid Hossain, also BNP Standing Committee Member, made the remarks while addressing a discussion organised by Jatiyatabadi Technical Engineers Bangladesh (JTEB) at the Diploma Engineers Institution in Kakrail, Dhaka, to commemorate the...