Dhaka to renew cultural agreement with Russia

Russian Ambassador in Dhaka Ugeni Ivanov yesterday handed over the draft copy of a cultural exchange programme to State Minister for Youth, Sports and Cultural Affairs Obaidul Quader at his office, reports UNB.

Until recently, Bangladesh and Russia were exchanging cultural activities as per the cultural agreement signed between two countries in 1972.

Bangladesh decided to renew the agreement in the wake of changed geographical situation in that country, said an official handout.