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BD, US Plan MoU for Energy Sector Growth

Published : Tuesday, 4 August, 2026 at 6:09 PM

Shahnaj Begum

Bangladesh and USA agreed to explore avenues to broaden and deepen energy sector cooperation between the two countries through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in identifying priority areas for collaboration.

During a meeting, the two sides also agreed to deeply work in key areas including in the areas of LNG and LPG, enhancing mutual business cooperation.

Political and Economic Counselor at the Embassy of the USA in Dhaka, Eric Geelan, called on the Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, at the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources today and discussed the issue today noon at his Secretariat office.

The areas have been discussed in detail for clarification by both parties. The possibility of formalizing bilateral cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding was also discussed, with both sides expressing interest in identifying priority areas for collaboration.

Eric Geelan was accompanied by Mr. Joseph Boski.

The discussions also focused on ways to encourage greater participation of US businesses in Bangladesh's energy sector and to promote government-to-government (G2G) cooperation, particularly in the context of the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to the United States. Both sides candidly discussed existing challenges to bilateral energy cooperation and exchanged views on practical measures and a potential roadmap to address these concerns going forward for greater mutual benefit and enhancing energy security of Bangladesh, Energy Division has said.

During the meeting, Energy Minister, Iqbal Hassan Mahmood has requested that further meetings with potential Parties be arranged at the earliest convenience to discuss the issues in detail and enhance the process.

Iqbal hasan Mahmood reaffirmed the government of Bangladesh's commitment to strengthening energy partnerships with the USA and welcomed continued engagement between the two countries on matters of mutual interest.

Eric Geelan thanked the Minister for the productive discussion and expressed the US Embassies continued interest in supporting the development of Bangladesh's energy sector. Senior officials of the Ministry of Power were also present at the meeting.

-sa

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