Expand scouts movement to remote areas: President
President Zillur Rahman distributes 'Silver Tiger' and 'Silver Hilsha' awards among the members of Bangladesh Scouts at a function at Bangabhaban in the city yesterday. Photo: PID
President Zillur Rahman yesterday urged Scout leaders to expand their activities in the remote areas to make the scout movement more dynamic and popular in the country. “It's true that success of any movement depends on the qualities of its leaders,” he said at an award distribution ceremony of Bangladesh Scouts at Bangabhaban. The president handed over 'Silver Tiger' award to 13 scouts and 'Silver Hilsha' award to 24 scouts. Addressing the function, President Zillur Rahman said the country's new generation would have to be more involved in the scout movement for building a disciplined and prosperous nation. The president, who is also the Chief Scout of Bangladesh, congratulated the award winners and urged the scout leaders to work as devoted volunteers in the development process reflecting the spirit of the scout movement in their personal, family and social lives. He expressed his satisfaction over the implementation of two projects namely 'Bangladesh Scouts Expansion' and 'Cub Scouts in Primary Schools', both funded by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. President Zillur hoped that these projects would accelerate the expansion of scout movement across the country. The president also assured of his full support to the Bangladesh Scouts in hosting the 23rd regional scout conference of the Asia Pacific Region scheduled be held in Bangladesh in 2012. President of Bangladesh Scouts Momtajul Islam and Chief National Commissioner Abul Kalam Azad also spoke at the function.
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