Russia on Tuesday sought the cooperation of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to ensure continuity in the work of Russian state-owned company Gazprom International in gas exploration.
The Russian ambassador to Bangladesh, Alexander G Khozin, placed the request when he called on the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna.
Gazprom has been present in Bangladesh since 2012 and has worked as a partner in exploring gas reserves.
In 2023, Gazprom International identified five new wells for further exploration in Bhola.
The chief adviser thanked Gazprom for the necessary preparations for drilling five wells in Bhola and said the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources is working on the issue and open to further cooperation in this regard.
The ambassador discussed various issues during the meeting, including general and trade cooperation.
In 2024, the supply of Russian wheat to Bangladesh reached an all-time high, making the country the second-largest consumer of Russian grain after Egypt.
From July 2024 to January 2025, 2.3 million tons of Russian wheat reached Bangladesh, including 623,000 tons through G2G contracts.
The ambassador said Russia is also preparing to supply 30,000 tons of MOP fertilizer to Bangladesh as a gesture of friendship.
He also informed the chief adviser of a significant rise in the number of visas issued to Bangladeshis who have discovered Russia as a new job destination in the fields of agriculture and shipbuilding.
The number of visas issued in January-March rose fourfold compared to the number of visas issued during the corresponding period of last year.
The chief adviser expressed gratitude to Russia for its support during Bangladesh's critical post-uprising period.
