The shipments will cost Tk 21.12 billion, slightly less than recent purchases
June 17, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The Bangladesh government has moved to import three more shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ease a fuel crunch triggered by the Iran war.
The shipmentss, bought through international quotations, will cost Tk 21.12 billion, slightly less than the price paid for similar volumes of LNG bought this month and last month.
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