Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin has said they remain committed to partnering with Dhaka in realising its vision of a prosperous nation by contributing to the country's food and energy security, as well as cooperating internationally on a range of essential issues. "Mutual affinity, respect and understanding define our multifaceted ties for the benefit of peoples of Russia and Bangladesh," he said in a message. The Ambassador said Bangladesh-Russia relations have a solid basis which goes back to the early 1970's. Warmly congratulating the friendly Bangladeshi people on Independence Day, the Russian Ambassador said the chequered history of Bangladesh is full of amasing acts of resilience and patriotism of the Bangladeshi people. "Over more than half a century, your country has gone through fundamental political, economic and social changes," he said. Putin eyes Dhaka-Moscow productive ties to strengthen regional security, stability Today, Ambassador Khozin said, Bangladesh has become a role model in the Global South in combating poverty reduction and climate change, promoting education and women’s empowerment, contributing to regional connectivity and respectful dialogue in the global arena.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Bangladesh-Russia relations are based on well-established traditions of friendship and mutual respect. "I am confident that they will continue to develop in a productive manner for the benefits of our peoples, and in the interests of strengthening regional security and stability," he said in a message to President Mohammed Shahabuddin. President Putin wished his Bangladesh counterpart sound health and success, as well as peace and prosperity to all citizens of Bangladesh, according to the Russian Embassy in Dhaka. Meanwhile, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Bangladesh-Russis relations have been developing in the spirit of friendship and mutual respect. In a message to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, the Russian Prime Minister said cooperation in the areas of trade and economic, scientific and technical, cultural and humanitarian has been deepening steadily and ambitious joint projects are progressing. CA Dr Yunus reaches Hainan Province to attend Boao Forum for Asia "I am confident that active work along the government lines will be conducive to strengthening the entire gamut of practical interactions," he said, adding that this fully meets the interests of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of Bangladesh. On behalf of the government of the Russian Federation and on his own behalf, Prime Minister Mishustin extended congratulations on the occasion of National Day and Independence Day of Bangladesh. He wished Dr Yunus sound health, well-being and success in his responsible position, as well as happiness and prosperity to the people of Bangladesh.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md. Tazul Islam has recalled the beginning of the Bangladesh-Russia friendly relations, specifically clearing the Chittagong Port of mines and sunken ships by the Soviet Navy in 1972-1974. He also recalled Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s visit to the USSR in 1972. “Our bilateral relations have become stronger and the two countries are now engaged in a broader area," the Minister noted while speaking as the chief guest at a reception Thursday evening. Chinese Communist Party leader Sun Haiyan meets Speaker Shirin Sharmin The Embassy of Russia hosted the reception on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the Russian-Bangladeshi diplomatic relations. The cultural program of the event showcased the signature examples of vocal and dance art of both countries. The artistic team of the Youth Bangla Cultural Foundation presented widely known songs “Chumki is Walking Alone on the Road” and “Scents from my Dearest’s Garden”, as well as traditional dances on the songs “Let the Boat Sail” and “I Beat the Drums of Bangladesh”. India to work together with Bangladesh to prevent wildlife trafficking: Environment Minister The creative team of the Embassy and the Embassy School performed vocal-dance pieces “Slavic folk dance”, “Quadrille” and “Kalinka-Malinka”. Timir Nandi, a renowned Bangladeshi singer who received higher music education in the USSR, sang several popular Soviet songs. Ambassador of Russia to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy reviewed the recent milestones of Russia-Bangladesh bilateral relations. “The strong historic legacy and mutual affection between our countries’ people serve as a solid basis for new accomplishments and shared dreams”, Ambassador said. Process of inking cooperation deal on judiciary with Saudi Arabia begins: Law Minister The event was attended by Cabinet members, Members of Parliament, high-ranking representatives of the government agencies and the military command of Bangladesh, business community, think tanks, universities, media, members of the Soviet/Russian Alumni Assosiation, Bangladesh, as well as heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Dhaka. The guests praised the creative teams’ performing skills.