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RAJSHAHI, Sept 11, 2026 (BSS) - Speakers at a ceremony today unanimously said scouting helps build discipline, leadership, a sense of responsibility and patriotism among children.

Through events like the Cub Camporee, children get the opportunity to acquire various real-life skills while enjoying themselves, as such experiences help them grow into responsible and humane citizens in the future.

Administrative officials and other stakeholders made the remarks while inaugurating a five-day Cub Camporee on Thursday afternoon in a colourful ceremony on the premises of Damkurahat High School in Paba Upazila of the district.

Rajshahi Deputy Commissioner Kazi Shahidul Islam inaugurated the Camporee by hoisting the national and Scout flags and releasing doves.

He said that, alongside studies, co-curricular activities are also important for the intellectual and creative development of children. The Cub Camporee will help increase children's self-confidence and leadership qualities while fostering mutual cooperation and a sense of responsibility.

The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Paba Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Ibnul Abedin.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Tuktuk Talukder, District Primary Education Officer AKM Anwar Hossain, and Commissioner of Bangladesh Scouts Rajshahi Region Nurul Islam, among others, were present.

Organised by Bangladesh Scouts, Rajshahi District, the Camporee is being attended by about 550 Cub Scouts from 60 primary educational institutions across the district. Among them are 43 boys' packs and 17 girls' packs.