The government of Bangladesh on Tuesday has approved three policy proposals aimed at securing continuous fuel supplies and strengthening national energy infrastructure.
The decisions were taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs held at the Secretariat in Dhaka, with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury in the chair.
To prevent domestic fuel shortages, the committee agreed to shorten the open international tender process for refined fuel oil imports. Under the revised rules, the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation will cut tender preparation and submission windows from 42 days to 21 days for shipments scheduled between September and December 2026.
Ministers also granted preliminary approval for the construction of a floating storage and regasification unit at Maheshkhali in Cox's Bazar. The project, proposed by China National Energy Engineering and Construction Company, will undergo direct government negotiations under national public procurement rules.
In a related move to boost natural gas supplies, policy approval was given to negotiate liquid natural gas imports with energy trader Gunvor USA. The supply arrangement will cover both short-term cargoes and long-term delivery contracts through government procurement channels.
All three measures were submitted by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division as part of a wider effort to streamline fuel purchasing and prevent power disruptions across the country.
