The president made the statement during a program in Dhaka on Sunday, following the recent killings of two foreigners in the country which were claimed by the radical group Islamic State. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 44th national council of Bangladesh Scouts, encouraging the scouts to instill patriotism in young people and promote the country's tradition of communal harmony. He emphasized the importance of rejecting zealotry, fundamentalism, extremism, and militancy in Bangladesh. The chief scout, Hamid, commended the organization for their efforts in disaster response and urged them to raise awareness about maintaining ecological balance to address climate change impacts. He also called for a social movement against drug addiction. The president awarded Silver Tiger to nine scouts, Silver Hilsa to 17, President's Rover Scout to two, and President's Scout to 122. The event was overseen by Bangladesh Scouts President Abul Kalam Azad, who is also the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office. Additionally, the organization’s chief national commissioner, Home Secretary Md Mozammel Haque Khan, addressed the audience.