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23 December 2019: H.E. Kamrul Ahsan made a courtesy call on the Hon'ble President of Bangladesh H.E. Abdul Hamid.

23 December 2019: H.E. Kamrul Ahsan made a courtesy call on the Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh H.E. Sheikh Hasina.

05 February 2020: H.E. Kamrul Ahsan presenting credentials to Hon'ble President of the Russian Federation H.E. Vladimir Putin.

H.E. Kamrul Ahsan presenting credentials to Hon'ble President of Russia.

24 November 2020: His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan presented his credentials to His Excellency Aleksandr Lukashenko, Hon'ble President of Belarus as non-resident Ambassador of Bangladesh. From Moscow, H.E. Kamrul Ahsan is also concurrently accredited as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan

08 September 2020: His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan, Bangladesh Ambassador to the Russian Federation held a meeting with Colonel General Aleksandr Vasilievish Fomin, Deputy Defense Minister of the Russian Federation, at the Ministry of Defense in Moscow.

H.E. Kamrul Ahsan, Bangladesh Ambassador during the meeting.

Colonel General Aleksandr Vasilievish Fomin, Deputy Defense Minister of the Russian Federation during the meeting.

Bangladesh Side during the meeting.

Meeting between H.E. Kamrul Ahsan, Bangladesh Ambassador to the Russian Federation and Colonel General Aleksandr Vasilievish Fomin, Deputy Defense Minister of the Russian Federation, on 8 September 2020 at the Ministry of Defense in Moscow.

19 April 2022: His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan presented his credential to the President of Kazakhstan His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev on 19 April 2022 as the non-resident Ambassador of Bangladesh.

His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan, Bangladesh Ambassador to Russian Federation made an official visit to East Siberian Province of Irkutsk Oblast from 3-7 July 2022. During the visit, he had a formal meeting with the Governor of Irkutsk, His Excellency Igor Ivanovich Kobzeb which was attended by most of his cabinet colleagues. Both sides discussed trade and investment opportunities, higher education, tourism and manpower export. Ambassador Kamrul Ahsan also had a meeting with the Mayor of Irkutsk City and addressed the Irkutsk Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

17 May 2022: A seminar on the ‘Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Golden Jubilee of the Independence of Bangladesh’ was held at the Moscow State University on 17 May 2022. While Professor Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of the Asian and African Studies moderated the seminar, Bangladesh Ambassador to Russia H.E. Kamrul Ahsan and Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh H.E. Aleksandr Mantytsky made introductory speeches. This was followed by subject-wise presentations from academics, fellows and policy makers of various Russian institutions and think tanks.

08 April 2022: Bangladesh Ambassador to Russia His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan visited Murmansk, the port city and capital of Murmansk Oblast from 7- 8 April 2022. On 8 April, he held a meeting with the Governor of Murmansk His Excellency Andrey Chibis and his cabinet. Both sides emphasized on further expansion of trade and investment between Bangladesh and Russia. He also held a meeting with the Murmansk Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Commercial Counsellor Mr. Molla Saleheen Shiraj accompanied the Ambassador during the meetings.

28 March 2022: Bangladesh Embassy in Moscow hosted a reception on 28 March 2022 at Radisson Blu Olympiyskiy Hotel, Moscow on the occasion of 51st anniversary of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh which was attended by members of Diplomatic Corps, State Duma, Think Tanks, Senior Officials of the Russian Government and Autonomous Organizations and University Faculty Members. H.E. Sergey Yevgenyevich Cheryomin, Minister of Moscow City Government graced the ceremony as Chief Guest.

04 October 2021: His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh, received a delegation from National Defence College (NDC) of Bangladesh headed by its Commandant Lieutenant General Md Akbar Hossain on 04 October 2021. The NDC delegation, comprising senior civil and military officers from Bangladesh and seven other countries, was briefed on different aspects of Bangladesh Russia relations.

17 September 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador to Russia H.E. Kamrul Ahsan held important talks with Primorsky Territory Governor H.E. Oleg Kozhemiako on export of skilled manpower from Bangladesh.

14 July 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador to the Russian Federation His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan held a meeting with His Excellency Oleg Ryazantsev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation on 14 July 2021 at the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Moscow. During their two hour long meeting every aspect of bilateral trade and investment came up for discussion.

24 June 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan had a meeting with the State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation His Excellency Igor N. Zubov on 24 June 2021 at the latter's office. Mr. Zubov is also Full State Counsellor of the Russian Federation of the First Class.

17 June 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador to the Russian Federation His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan had a meeting with Mr. Vasily Askenov, Director, Moscow Regional Center, World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) at WANO Moscow Regional Center office. During the meeting membership of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant with WANO was discussed.

16 June 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador to the Russian Federation H.E. Kamrul Ahsan had a meeting with the Director of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies (RISS) H.E. Mikhail Yefimovich Fradkov on 16 June 2021. During the meeting, regional and international issues of mutual interest were discussed. Mikhail Fradkov earlier held the posts of Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade and Minister of Trade of the Russian Federation. He was also the former Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation.

26 May 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador H.E. Kamrul Ahsan made a courtesy call on H.E. Andrei Fursenko, Aide to the Russian President on 26 May 2021.

18 May 2021: An online meeting on zoom platform was held at the initiative of the Embassy of Bangladesh in Moscow on 18 May 2021 between Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCCI) and Primorsk Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) regarding cooperation in bilateral trade and investment. His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Russian Federation chaired the meeting. A ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)’ is expected to be signed soon between these two chambers in this regard. Mr. Mahbubul Alam, President, CCCI & Mr. Boris Stupnitsky, President, PCCI among others participated in the meeting. Mr. Molla Saleheen Shiraj, Commercial Counsellor of Bangladesh Embassy in Moscow moderated the session.

16 March 2021: A meeting between Bangladesh Ambassador H.E. Kamrul Ahsan & Professor Oleg A. Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University was held in RUDN University.

01 March 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador to the Russian Federation H.E. Kamrul Ahsan held a meeting with the President of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Mr. Vladimir Platonov at MCCI headquarters. During the meeting both sides emphasized on more active engagements between the Chambers of the two countries and agreed to organize conferences and round tables in online format between the entrepreneurs of Bangladesh and the Russian Federation soon.

24 February 2021: H.E. Kamrul Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh paid a visit to the Collection Premier, Moscow, which is one of the biggest international fashion expositions in Russia. He also had a meeting with the officials of the event organizer Messe Dusseldorf. He discussed about participation of Bangladeshi companies in such events. He also invited them to explore opportunities in Bangladesh for organizing such events. Mr. Molla Saleheen Shiraj, Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of Bangladesh in Moscow was also present at the event.

21 February 2021: H.E. Kamrul Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh, with the presence of all the Embassy officials, hoisted the flag at half-mast at 0930 hrs Moscow local time observing the Language Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day 2021. A special munajat was also offered seeking the eternal peace of the departed souls of the Language Martyrs.

04 February 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador H.E. Kamrul Ahsan visited the headquarters of IRKUT Corporation in Moscow at their invitation. During the visit, Mr. Vladimir Valkov, Deputy Director General of Irkut Corporation briefed the Ambassador on different versions of the civil and military aircraft including MC - 21 short range airliner, SSJ100 regional aircraft, Yak-152 primary trainer, Yak-130 combat trainer and Sukhoi SU-30SME multirole fighter aircrafts. Defence Advisor Air Commodore Haider Abdullah accompanied the Ambassador.

29 January 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador H.E. Kamrul Ahsan had a meeting with Mr. Nazaruk Igor, Director of the Department of Trade Policy of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) at its headquarters in Moscow. Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EEC on May 2019 to start negotiations for a preferential trade agreement. The EEC entered into force on 01 January 2012 with Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and the Russian Federation as members.

20 January 2021: Mr. Andrei Dmitrievich Kozenko, Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation had a meeting with Bangladesh Ambassador H.E. Kamrul Ahsan at the latter's office. Mr. Kozenco has been a member of the Federal Parliament since September 18, 2016 and represents at the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market. During their talks, more intensive cooperation between Bangladesh and Russia in the areas of trade and investment were highly emphasized. A high level visit of the Russian Parliamentary delegation to Bangladesh also figured prominently in their discussion.

19 January 2021: Bangladesh Ambassador to Russia H.E. Kamrul Ahsan had a meeting with Mr. Sergei Katyrin, President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI) at CCI office, Moscow. During the meeting, both sides emphasized on more intensive engagements between the chambers of the two countries for further promotion of trade & investment. Two sides also agreed to participate in one another's trade fairs & exhibitions. At the talks, while CCI President was assisted by Mr. Vladimir Padalko, Vice President of the organization, Bangladesh Ambassador was accompanied by Commercial Counsellor Mr. Molla Saleheen Shiraj.

15 January 2021: Mr. Alexander A. Nikolaev, the immediate past Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bangladesh called on Bangladesh Ambassador H.E. Kamrul Ahsan at his office. During the meeting, they expressed at the growing level of cooperation between the two countries. Bangladesh Ambassador briefed him on the Rohingya issue. He also thanked Ambassador Nikolaev for his role in the successful conclusion of the deal for construction of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

01 January 2021: Bangladesh Embassy in Russia began the first day of the New Year (2021) with a zoom meeting chaired by Ambassador His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan with Inspectors from Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) posted at different factories in Russia currently assigned for manufacturing heavy equipment for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) Project.

24 December 2020: A farewell program was organized by the Embassy officials in honor of Ms. Lubna Siddique, Counsellor (Labour) with the graceful presence of H.E. Kamrul Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh.

12 to 21 October 2020: Visit of Bangladesh Ambassador to Russia His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan to plants in Saint Petersburg, Petrozavodsk & Volgodonosk currently manufacturing heavy machinery for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

15 August 2020: Hoisting National Flag at half mast by H.E. Kamrul Ahsan on the eve of the National Mourning Day of Bangladesh.

H.E. Kamrul Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh, with the presence of all the Embassy officials, hoisted the flag at half mast at 0800 hrs Moscow local time observing the National Mourning Day, 15 August 2020.

A special munajat was also offered seeking the eternal peace of the departed souls of the 15th August Martyrs.

28-29 July 2020: Visit of H.E. Kamrul Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Russian Federation to the factories in Moscow constructing equipment for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project.

H. E. Ambassador in a meeting with the factory officials of Russian side.

Under construction Moisture Separator Re-heater (MSR) for RNPP

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