July Movement: ‘Scouts’ sacrifice inspires vision of new Bangladesh’

Staff Reporter :

Education Adviser Professor Dr CR Abrar on Saturday said the sacrifice of the 11 scouts who embraced martyrdom during the July Movement continues to inspire the nation in its efforts to build a new Bangladesh. He made the remarks while addressing a national award ceremony organised by Bangladesh Scouts at its headquarters in the capital.

Paying tribute to the martyred and injured scouts of the July Movement, Dr Abrar said their sacrifice strengthened the nation’s resolve to build a new Bangladesh and will remain a lasting source of inspiration. The programme was attended by Senior Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration Md Ehsanul Hoque as special guest, while Senior Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs and President of Bangladesh Scouts Nasimul Ghani presided over the event.

Shapla Cub Awards, President Scout Awards and President’s Rover Scout Awards were presented to scouts from across the country. In his speech, Dr Abrar said scouting is not merely about collecting badges but serves as a comprehensive training system rooted in character-building, human values, leadership, responsibility and community service.

He noted that scouts consistently stand on the frontlines during cyclones, floods, fires and other disasters, and called for an expansion of scouting activities to help nurture self-reliant, service-oriented citizens. Highlighting Bangladesh’s achievements on the global stage, he said the country now ranks fourth among 176 scout nations and has demonstrated strong leadership in a number of Asia-Pacific regional committees. He also praised the rising participation of women in scouting.

Addressing the award recipients, Dr Abrar said, “You are the nation’s future leaders. With honesty, courage, resilience and humanity, you must grow into exemplary citizens – this is the expectation of the country.”