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