As the National Board of Revenue (NBR) prepares to split into two divisions, the Revenue and Customs cadres remain firm in their demand that the newly created senior secretary posts be reserved for them based on merit and eligibility. Both the BCS Taxation and Customs Cadre Associations have strongly advocated for this claim. The BCS Customs Cadre Association has already held an emergency general meeting. Notably, the movement is reportedly being influenced by pro-Awami League elements, with former Tax Commissioner AKM Borhan Uddin—a known political affiliate during the Awami regime—allegedly playing a leading role. However, the protesting officers insist that this justified demand must remain free from political exploitation.