Scouts must be capable, patriotic, says PM Hasina

Rover scouts must build up skills and be patriotic to take the lead in future, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said.

You must turn yourselves into capable human beings to lead the country in future,” Hasina said addressing the scouts at the inaugural of Sixth National Community Development Camp at Chandpur’s Haimchar on Sunday. “You must have love and affection for your country in order to build it up.”

She called on the young scouts to stay prepared. “You will be in leading positions. So you must prepare yourselves. I want you to expand your volunteer activities.”

Assuring them of all possible assistance from the government, the premier said the training must be institutionalised and community-based.

Hasina reached Chandupur on Sunday morning.

She reached Haimchar Upazila by helicopter.

The prime minister is due to inaugurate 23 development projects and lay foundations of 24 projects in the district before addressing a public rally arranged by Chandpur Awami League at 3pm.