Cumilla, Jan. 21 -- e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer and Cumilla-11 (Chauddagram) candidate Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher on Wednesday said the 13th parliamentary election would determine the future course of Bangladesh.

"This election will decide whether Bangladesh moves forward with independence and self-respect or returns to the dark phase of the past 54 years," he said while addressing a views-exchange meeting at a party office in Chauddagram in the ditrict in the afternoon.

He said the polls would also determine whether the country would revert to what he described as fascist politics or move towards building a democratic, civil and just society by safeguarding the rights of all citizens.

Dr Taher said that the election would pave the way...