Dhaka, March 11 -- Bangladeshi authorities have written to India requesting additional fuel as it faces potential energy shortages amid the Middle East conflict.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku at the Secretariat on Wednesday, Verma confirmed receiving the request from the Bangladesh government.

"As regards your specific question, yes, I have just received a formal request from the government of Bangladesh about additional supply," he said. "I will be forwarding it to our authorities for consideration."

The envoy described the meeting with the minister as productive, saying discussions focused on cooperation and shared interests in the energy sector.

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