Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed readiness to assist Bangladesh in addressing its acute gas supply shortages, following a high-level telephone conversation with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
In a statement published on his official social media profile on Tuesday, Prime Minister Anwar confirmed that Dhaka has formally requested assistance to secure Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies through Malaysia’s state-owned energy conglomerate, PETRONAS.
The bilateral discussion focused on deepening strategic cooperation across the energy, trade, and infrastructure investment sectors to bolster mutual economic development.
Key Energy & Economic Takeaways
LNG Supply Assistance: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman highlighted Bangladesh’s pressing energy demands, seeking structured LNG supply deals with PETRONAS to alleviate domestic fuel constraints.
Telecommunications & Investment: Both leaders reviewed the ongoing expansion and strategic investments of Malaysian telecommunications giant Axiata in Bangladesh.
Port Infrastructure & Logistics: Discussions covered potential strategic collaboration with MMC Port to enhance maritime connectivity and logistical efficiency between the two nations.
“Among the key issues raised was the challenge of gas supply that Bangladesh is facing, which is why he is seeking Malaysia’s assistance, including through cooperation with PETRONAS to supply LNG to help meet the country’s urgent needs,” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated.
