This is the election of bread share

On Sunday, December 24, 2023, the daily talk show 'Tritiyo Matra' of Channel I was conducted at the BIAM Auditorium in Dhaka, delving into a range of topics including the business landscape in Dhaka district, regional economic dynamics, the private sector, small and medium industries, women's rights, youth development, and political affairs in the presence of live audience. The panel of discussants included Advocate Nipun Roy Chowdhury, BNP Dhaka district General Secretary and National Executive Committee Member; Haji Muhammad Saifuddin Ahmed Milon, Jatiyo Party Presidium Member and candidate for the Dhaka-7 constituency; and Sabina Akhter Tuhin, former Awami League MP and Independent candidate for Dhaka-14 constituency.

Advocate Nipun Roy Chowdhury asserted, "Bandits and monsters are ruling in all five seats in Dhaka." Referring to the elections of 2014 and 2018, she contended that the voting rights of the nation's citizens were compromised. Expressing doubt about the fairness of elections in a country where day polls are conducted at night, uncontested victories prevail, and even minor opposition activists face imprisonment, she remarked, "The results of the election on the 7th are predetermined; only announcements will be made on that day." She characterized the election as a struggle for basic sustenance, stating, "This is the election of bread share."

Haji Muhammad Saifuddin Ahmed Milon highlighted the persistent issue of water accumulation in his parliamentary constituency since the Pakistan era, unresolved even after 53 years. Apart from waterlogging, he also mentioned huge extortion in various development works in his area. With 34 years of political experience, he argued that the country is polarized between two parties. Urging citizens to reject them, he emphasized saying, "If the people of this country become aware, they will reject these two parties, and the people will not accept this election."

Sabina Akhter Tuhin addressed the infrastructure challenges in her area, pledging to advocate for repairs if elected. She noted that this election represents the aspirations of the opposition, hindered by the absence of public representatives. She also said that no party should spoil the political atmosphere during the election. Regarding the huge punishment of BNP leaders and activists, she said, "In politics you have to go to jail, we are no exception as well. We have lost many big leaders, but in order to stay on streets you have to tolerate all of these."

In the last part of the program, the audience directly asked the discussants questions on various regional issues and the speakers answered them. Zillur Rahman, producer and presenter of 'Tritiyo Matra' moderated the whole program.