The Russian Federation has expressed intentions to extend academic scholarship for Bangladeshi students.
Deputy Head of Russian Federal Agency for Cooperation with Foreign Countries Alexander Chesnokov said: “Russia will offer more scholarships to Bangladeshi students if response is received by the government.”
The foreign delegate came up with the offer at a press conference in the capital on Thursday after a meeting with Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor.
Earlier, a four-member delegation led by Chesnokov met the minister at his office.
“About 650 international students are enrolled in Russia for higher education under government scholarship programme,” Chesnokov said.
It would be increased to 1,000 by this year, he said.
“The quota of scholarship for Bangladeshi students has already been raised to 61 this year. It will increase if we get response.” he added.
Regarding employment for Bangladeshis, Chesnokov said Russia would consider job opportunities for qualified and efficient persons with professional expertise in the federation.
Noor said, “Russia gave tremendous support during the Liberation War.”
The Russian Federation was also interested to heighten the collaboration with Bangladesh in cultural and educational sector.
Russia is interested to exchange delegation between the two countries for cultural exchange between the younger generations.
