RANGPUR, Feb 24, 2022 (BSS) - Scouters at a discussion have said
scouting always helps students in making disciplined, systematic and peaceful
life permeated with the spirit of wisdom and tranquility.

     Rangpur district unit of Bangladesh Scouts organised the discussion at
the Scouts Bhaban to celebrate the 165th birth anniversary of the founder of
scouting movement Robert Stephenson Smyth Lord Baden Powell (BP) on Wednesday
afternoon.

     The day was celebrated with programs including cutting a cake, different
competitions with participation of scouts, girls in guide and young students
and distribution of prizes.

     Rangpur District Commissioner of Scouts and District Education Officer
Roksana Begum attended the discussion as the chief guest.

     Secretary of Rangpur District Scouts Abdur Rahim, its Assistant Director
Sudhir Chandra Barman, Treasurer Golam Azam Mantu, District Scouts Leader
Rafikul Haque Babu, Deputy Regional Scouts Commissioner Siddikur Rahman,
Scouters Mahbubul Alam Pramanik, Md. Akhteruzzman, Aleya Khatun, Tauhida
Khatun ansd Shamsul Alam spoke.

     Paying rich tribute to Baden Powell, the speakers said the young
students should participate in scouting alongside pursuing academic and other
extra-curricular activities for developing themselves as disciplined, honest,
worthy and patriotic citizens.  

     The scouts should come forward with firm commitment and determination of
serving the society as per ideals of the founder of scouting movement Lord
Baden Powell to show due respect to him.  

     The chief guest said, "Those engaged in the scouting movement, can never
be involved in antisocial activities breaking social discipline. The scouts
can also play a crucial role to build a knowledge-based enlightened society
free from drug addiction."

     She called upon the scouts to serve the society selflessly for making a
disciplined, peaceful and developed 'Sonar Bangla' to materialize the dream
of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.