Ikramul set to summit Russia’s highest peak Mount Elbrus

Bangladeshi mountaineer and Everest summiteer Ikramul Hasan Shakil is set to travel to Russia to attempt the summit of Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Russia and Europe, standing at 5,642 metres above sea level in the Caucasus Mountains.

At a press conference and flag handover ceremony held on Friday at the Russian House in Dhaka, Ikramul received the national flag of Bangladesh, which he will carry during the expedition and display upon reaching the summit of Mount Elbrus.

Jointly organised by the Russian House in Dhaka and the Bangla Mountaineering and Trekking Club (BMTC), the expedition is scheduled to begin with Ikramul’s departure from Dhaka on 19 September and will span approximately 15 days, according to a press release. 

Beyond the challenge of high-altitude mountaineering, the expedition represents a meaningful initiative to bring Bangladesh and Russia together through a shared spirit of courage, adventure, exploration and discovery.

The raising of the Bangladeshi national flag on Mount Elbrus will also carry a special message of friendship between the peoples of Bangladesh and Russia, highlighting the strong bonds and mutual respect that connect the two countries, read the release.