SJB Backs Anti-Drug Drive but Slams Govt. on Customs & Politicised Appointments ⚖️

• SJB MP Mujibur Rahman affirmed the party's full support for the Government’s ongoing national program to eradicate drugs. • The party, however, strongly criticised the administration over two key issues: alleged Customs corruption and politicising State sector appointments. • Customs Scandal Allegations: • SJB questioned the suppression of the President-appointed committee report regarding the alleged release of 309 containers without inspection. • Alleged plans to extend the tenure of the current Customs DG (whose term ends 4 November) by six months, despite the official being previously accused concerning the 309 containers. • Questioned the failure to arrest officials responsible for clearing two recent drug-laden containers, noting only the importers were taken into custody. • Governance & Appointments: • Accused the President of abandoning pledges for merit-based public service, instead appointing political loyalists and friends (e.g., as Secretaries and Ambassadors), disregarding qualified senior officers. • Cited the Constitutional Council's rejection of a nominee for the Auditor General's Department, who allegedly served on the CPC board and worked for a private company, as proof of political interference. • Stated that the NPP Government's hypocrisy and double standards are now fully exposed.