Dhaka, June 3 -- The government has approved the import of five cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to address potential energy supply challenges arising from the Iran war.

Of the five cargoes, two will be imported from Switzerland under the government-to-government (G2G) arrangement, while three will be procured through the international quotation process.

The three LNG cargoes to be imported through international quotations will cost Tk 23 billion, higher than the amount spent on LNG imports approved last month.

BP Singapore will supply one cargo, while TotalEnergies Gas & Power of the UK will supply two cargoes.

The proposal was approved at the 23rd meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase held at the Secretariat ...