The statement was made by the president during an event in Dhaka on Sunday, following the recent killings of two foreigners in the country which were claimed by the radical group Islamic State. The president was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 44th national council of Bangladesh Scouts, urging 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, praised the organization for their efforts in handling natural disasters and encouraged them to raise awareness about ecological balance and combat the effects of climate change. Additionally, he called for a social movement to combat drug addiction. The president awarded the Silver Tiger to nine scouts, the Silver Hilsa to 17 scouts, the President's Rover Scout to two scouts, and the President's Scout to 122 scouts. Abul Kalam Azad, the President of Bangladesh Scouts and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office, led the event. The organization’s chief national commissioner, Md Mozammel Haque Khan, also delivered a speech.