"In January 2023, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry submitted to relevant [Russian] authorities a list of 69 Russian ships that are prohibited from entering [Bangladeshi] seaports in accordance with unilateral US sanctions. This step does not mean a cessation of the import of goods, since only specific ships are subject to sanctions," the embassy said in a statement.
According to the statement, Moscow continues to supply Russian wheat to Bangladesh.
"In the period from July 2022 to January 2023, 920,000 tonnes of grain were shipped," the embassy noted.
The US and its allies sanctioned Russia for starting its special military operation in Ukraine last February. However, in many cases, Russia has managed to develop alternative routes to ensure trade continues with friendly countries.