Bangladesh Scouts
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The Bangladesh Scouts is the national Scouting
organization of Bangladesh
. Scouting was founded in Bangladesh as part of the British Indian branch of The Scout Association
, and continued as part of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association
until the country's divided sections split in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War
. Following its independence, Bangladesh became an independent member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1974. The organization has 1,015,116 members as of 2011.
. After the partition of India
, the "East Pakistan Boy Scout Association" was formed as an regional association within the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association
.
In 1958, the second National Jamboree of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association was held at Chittagong
with 4,000 participants. The fifth National Jamboree of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association in 1969 used the grounds of the new training center of the East Pakistan Boy Scouts Association at Mouchak.
During the Bangladesh Liberation War
, in April 1971, members of the renamed "Bangladesh Boy Scout Association" volunteered to carry the mail from the Bangladesh Army field post offices to the nearest Post Office in India. In 1972, the Bangladesh Boy Scout Association was officially formed as successor of the East Pakistan Boy Scout Association.
Bangladesh became an independent member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1974. Both predecessors, the British Indian branch of The Scout Association as well as the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association were also members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement during their activity in modern Bangladesh.
The organization changed its name to "Bangladesh Scouts" in 1978. Since 1994, girls are accepted as members.
During national disasters, such as the many flood
s that strike Bangladesh, Scouts are called to help with flood control, relocation of citizens and organizing shelters.
Membership is open to youth between 6 and 25 years of age, regardless of caste, creed or color. The Scouts receive strong support from the government, which recognized Scouting's value in citizenship training.
By 2013, Bangladesh Scouts envisions to grow membership by 1.5 million by offering challenging youth programme through a value based educational system, in partnership with government, agencies and community towards building a better world.
The membership badge of the Bangladesh Scouts incorporates elements of the flag of Bangladesh
as well as the crescent moon as a symbol of service and the white background is the symbol of peace.
আমি আমার যথাসাধ্য চেষ্টা করব
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty
১. স্কাউট আত্মমর্যাদায় বিশ্বাসী,
২. স্কাউট সকলের বন্ধু,
৩. স্কাউট বিনয়ী ও অনুগত,
৪. স্কাউট জীবের প্রতি সদয়,
৫. স্কাউট সদা প্রফুল্ল,
৬. স্কাউট মিতব্যয়ী,
৭. স্কাঊট চিন্তা, কথা ও কাজে নির্মল
. Adult female leaders wear an ash colored sari with deep navy blue blouse. Everybody has to wear black shoe, navy blue cap, and specific scarf with the uniform. Every scout must have to wear there group scarf
inaugurated in November 2007. There are also 4 Regional Scout Training Centers (RSTC) at:
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
organization of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. Scouting was founded in Bangladesh as part of the British Indian branch of The Scout Association
The Scout Association
The Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognised Scouting association in the United Kingdom. Scouting began in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell. The Scout Association was formed under its previous name, The Boy Scout Association, in 1910 by the grant...
, and continued as part of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association
Pakistan Boy Scouts Association
The Pakistan Boy Scouts Association is the national Scouting organization of Pakistan and has 526,626 members . Scouting was founded in Pakistan as part of the British Indian branch of The Scout Association...
until the country's divided sections split in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War
Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict pitting East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan. The war resulted in the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh....
. Following its independence, Bangladesh became an independent member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
in 1974. The organization has 1,015,116 members as of 2011.
History
Scouting in modern Bangladesh started as part of the British Indian branch of The Scout AssociationThe Scout Association
The Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognised Scouting association in the United Kingdom. Scouting began in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell. The Scout Association was formed under its previous name, The Boy Scout Association, in 1910 by the grant...
. After the partition of India
Partition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
, the "East Pakistan Boy Scout Association" was formed as an regional association within the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association
Pakistan Boy Scouts Association
The Pakistan Boy Scouts Association is the national Scouting organization of Pakistan and has 526,626 members . Scouting was founded in Pakistan as part of the British Indian branch of The Scout Association...
.
In 1958, the second National Jamboree of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association was held at Chittagong
Chittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
with 4,000 participants. The fifth National Jamboree of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association in 1969 used the grounds of the new training center of the East Pakistan Boy Scouts Association at Mouchak.
During the Bangladesh Liberation War
Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict pitting East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan. The war resulted in the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh....
, in April 1971, members of the renamed "Bangladesh Boy Scout Association" volunteered to carry the mail from the Bangladesh Army field post offices to the nearest Post Office in India. In 1972, the Bangladesh Boy Scout Association was officially formed as successor of the East Pakistan Boy Scout Association.
Bangladesh became an independent member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
in 1974. Both predecessors, the British Indian branch of The Scout Association as well as the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association were also members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement during their activity in modern Bangladesh.
The organization changed its name to "Bangladesh Scouts" in 1978. Since 1994, girls are accepted as members.
Outreach
Scouting has grown over the years in the face of considerable difficulties. Scouts are involved in community service, major areas being agriculture, health and sanitation, child welfare, community development, construction and repair of low cost housing and sports.During national disasters, such as the many flood
Flood
A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. The EU Floods directive defines a flood as a temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water...
s that strike Bangladesh, Scouts are called to help with flood control, relocation of citizens and organizing shelters.
Membership is open to youth between 6 and 25 years of age, regardless of caste, creed or color. The Scouts receive strong support from the government, which recognized Scouting's value in citizenship training.
By 2013, Bangladesh Scouts envisions to grow membership by 1.5 million by offering challenging youth programme through a value based educational system, in partnership with government, agencies and community towards building a better world.
Program and ideals
- Cub Scouts - ages 6 to 11
- Scouts - ages 11 to 17
- Rover ScoutsRover ScoutsRover Scouting is a service division of Scouting for young men, and in most countries, women. A group of Rovers, analogous to a Scout troop, is called a 'Crew.'...
- ages 17 to 25
The membership badge of the Bangladesh Scouts incorporates elements of the flag of Bangladesh
Flag of Bangladesh
The national flag of Bangladesh was adopted officially on 17 January 1972. It is based on a similar flag used during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The map was later deleted from the flag by the order of General Abul Manzur, most likely to simplify the design...
as well as the crescent moon as a symbol of service and the white background is the symbol of peace.
Promise
আমি আমার আত্মমর্যাদার উপর নির্ভর করে প্রতিজ্ঞা করছি যে,- আল্লাহ ও আমার দেশের প্রতি কর্তব্য পালন করতে
- সর্বদা অপরকে সাহায্য করতে
- স্কাউট আইন মেনে চলতে
আমি আমার যথাসাধ্য চেষ্টা করব
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty
- To God and my country
- To help other people at all times
- To obey the Scout laws
Law
২. স্কাউট সকলের বন্ধু,
৩. স্কাউট বিনয়ী ও অনুগত,
৪. স্কাউট জীবের প্রতি সদয়,
৫. স্কাউট সদা প্রফুল্ল,
৬. স্কাউট মিতব্যয়ী,
৭. স্কাঊট চিন্তা, কথা ও কাজে নির্মল
- A Scout's honour is to be trusted,
- A Scout is a friend to all,
- A Scout is courteous and obedient,
- A Scout is kind to animals,
- A Scout is cheerful at all times,
- A Scout is thrifty,
- A Scout is clean in thought,word and deed
Motto
The Scout Motto is "সেবার জন্য সদা প্রস্তুত থাকতে যথাসাধ্য চেষ্টা করা", meaning "Do our best to be prepared for service"Uniform
Male Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rover Scouts and adult leaders wear a specific uniform after taking oath as a member of Scout Movement. Cub Scout, Scout, Rover Scout and adult leader wear an ash colored shirt and deep navy blue trousers; girls wear an ash colored dress, deep navy blue trousers and ornaShawl
A shawl is a simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. It is usually a rectangular or square piece of cloth, that is often folded to make a triangle but can also be triangular in shape...
. Adult female leaders wear an ash colored sari with deep navy blue blouse. Everybody has to wear black shoe, navy blue cap, and specific scarf with the uniform. Every scout must have to wear there group scarf
Training Center
The National Scout Training Center (NSTC) is at Mouchak, Gazipur. It includes a Scout MuseumScouting museums
Throughout the world there are many museums related to Scouting dedicated to preserving, communicating, and exhibiting the heritage of the Scouting movement for purposes of study, education, and enjoyment of society. A downloadable world directory of Scouting museums is available from the...
inaugurated in November 2007. There are also 4 Regional Scout Training Centers (RSTC) at:
- Lokkhonabond, SylhetSylhetSylhet , is a major city in north-eastern Bangladesh. It is the main city of Sylhet Division and Sylhet District, and was granted metropolitan city status in March 2009. Sylhet is located on the banks of the Surma Valley and is surrounded by the Jaintia, Khasi and Tripura hills...
- Rupatoly, Barisal
- Lalmai, ComillaComillaComilla is a city in south-eastern Bangladesh, located along the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. It is the administrative center of the Comilla District, part of the Chittagong Division. The Eastern Wing of Bangladesh Highway Police is located in Comilla....
- Pulerhat, KhulnaKhulnaKhulna is the third largest city in Bangladesh. It is located on the banks of the Rupsha and Bhairab rivers in Khulna District. It is the divisional headquarters of Khulna Division and a major industrial and commercial center. It has a seaport named Mongla on its outskirts, 38 km from Khulna...
National Scout Jamborees
| Name | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1st National Scout Jamboree | 21–29 January 1978 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |
| 2nd National Scout and 5th APR Jamboree | 30 December 1980 - 6 January 1981 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |
| 3rd National Scout Jamboree | 28 December 1985 - 4 January 1986 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |
| 4th National Scout Jamboree | 27 December 1989 - 3 January 1990 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |
| 5th National Scout and 14th APR Jamboree | 5–12 January 1994 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |
| 6th National Scout Jamboree | 5–11 February 1999 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |
| 7th National Scout and 4th SAARC Jamboree | 5–12 January 2004 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |
| 8th National Scout Jamboree | 14–22 January 2010 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |
| 9th National Scout Jamboree | 2014 | NSTC, Mouchak, Gazipur |