, March 27 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said Bangladesh would import more wheat and fertiliser from Russia and also keen to see Russian energy giant Gazprom conducts more offshore and onshore exploration activities in the country.

The issues came up for discussion when Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexei Overchuk met Dr Yunus on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia Conference in the Chinese resort town.

During the meeting the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest, including the operation of the Russian-funded Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Bangladesh's plan to import wheat and fertiliser from Russia and Gazprom's gas exploration work in Bangladesh.

Prof Yunus said financial issues over the Rooppur pow...