B’desh, Algeria Sign Energy MoU

Bangladesh and Algeria signed Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of Hydrocarbon, to ensure energy security of Bangladesh, the ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral  Resources has said.

Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources singed the agreement on behalf of Bangladesh with  Mohamed Arkab, Minister for Hydrocarbon of Algeria on Tuesady night (local time).

Iqbal Hasan Mahmood is now  visiting Algeria to explore fuel import issues and its challenges.

They also discussed different aspects of energy cooperation particularly import of LNG, LPG and other petroleum products from Algeria to Bangladesh under G2G mechanism.

They shared views on developing LNG and LPG infrastructures and exploration of oil, gas and coal in Bangladesh, the Energy Ministry has said.

Iqbal Hasan Mahmood also requested Algerian Minister to organise training programmes for Bangladeshi Engineers, technicians to learn best practices and technical knowhow of energy sector of Algeria. 

Expressing satisfaction over signing of the MOUs on energy cooperation, the Minister of Bangladesh commented that this engagement opened a new horizon for Bangladesh in the field of energy security, and to import LNG, LPG and other petroleum products from alternate African sources under G2G mechanism. 

Earlier, the Minister for Mine and Mining Industries Mourad Hanafi and Minister for Energy and Renewable Energy Mourad Adjal called on the Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood separately on 20 October 2026, to discuss various bilateral issues of common concern. 

They focused various ways on strengthening collaboration in trade, investment, energy, fertilizer and knowledge sharing for mutual benefit of Bangladesh and Algeria. 

Shahnaj