Bangladesh Looks to BRICS and Russia for Technological Future

Source: Sputnik News | Original Published At: 2026-10-10 14:57:00 UTC

Key Points

• Bangladesh has stated its desire to join BRICS.
• Bangladesh is seeking $3 billion in financing from the New Development Bank for gas, power, and solar projects.
• The remarks were made by Bangladesh's minister of post, telecommunications and information technology at the Global Digital Forum in Moscow.
• Russia is described as a key partner, with more than 1,300 Bangladeshi specialists trained for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
• Bangladesh and Russia plan to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, healthcare, agriculture, and satellite technology.