POBNEWS24, Dhaka Jul 1, 2026 : Russian House in Dhaka has organized its semi-annual press conference. Representatives of various media outlets in the country, representatives of educational institutions, participants of Russia’s international education and youth programs and invited guests were present.
The press conference held at the Russian Cultural Center Dhanmondi on Tuesday, June 30, summarized the activities of the Russian House in the first half of 2026 and presented new opportunities for Bangladesh-Russia education, science, culture and youth cooperation.
In her opening remarks, Alexandra Khlevnoy, Director of the Russian House in Dhaka, said that educational cooperation between Bangladesh and Russia is continuously expanding. She said that the number of Russian government scholarships for Bangladeshi students has increased from 65 in 2018 to 200 in 2026. This has created opportunities for higher education in Russia for more students.
Joining the event online, Farzana Yasmin, a Russian government scholarship student, shared her experience studying at RUDN University in Moscow. She spoke about education, housing, and the facilities available for international students.
The press conference focused on various international youth programs funded by the Russian government. It was reported that through these programs, Bangladeshi students and young professionals are getting the opportunity to participate in education, research, culture, and international exchange programs free of charge.
At the same time, Bangladeshi representatives participating in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026 shared their experiences. They discussed opportunities to build international networks, gain knowledge, and gain skills.
In addition, information was presented on various international initiatives, including the World Youth Festival, Eastern Economic Forum, New Generation Program, and the ‘Children for Peace’ International Conference. It was reported that through these programs, Bangladeshi youth are getting the opportunity to participate in education, culture, and international exchange programs in Russia.
Information about the InterRussia Fellowship Program was also presented to journalists at the press conference. On this occasion, congratulations were extended to Jinnat Ara Jaswa, a former student of Daffodil International University, who was selected for this fellowship.
Rosatom’s international project ‘Icebreaker of Knowledge’ was also discussed. It was informed that in 2025 and 2026, one winner from Bangladesh each has the opportunity to participate in a scientific expedition to the North Pole aboard the Russian nuclear icebreaker ’50 Late Pobedy’.
The program also highlighted the successes of Bangladeshi students in international academic Olympiads. In particular, Team Bangladesh won the project round in the Open International Biology Olympiad 2026. Tasin Mohammad, a student of Biam Model School and College, won the bronze medal in the individual category in the same competition.
Regarding education and linguistic cooperation, Alexandra Khlevnoy said that in August 2026, Russian language experts will come to Bangladesh and conduct free Russian language education programs for students of various universities.
The press conference also highlighted various initiatives of the Russian House in cultural and sports diplomacy. These include international running competitions, film festivals, art exhibitions, music concerts and youth exchange programs.
In the closing session of the program, Sofia Kutepova, Attaché and Press Secretary of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangladesh, gave a presentation titled ‘Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia’. She highlighted the importance of Russia’s multinational and multi-religious society, cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
An open discussion was held with media representatives at the end of the press conference. In this, views were exchanged on Russian education, science, culture, international youth programs and prospects for future cooperation.
It is worth noting that Russia is a friendly country of Bangladesh. After the Indo-Pakistani war in 1971, the state called ‘Bangladesh’ emerged. Russia has been standing by the people of Bangladesh since 1972 in rebuilding the war-torn nation.
