Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh has incurred an additional $4.12 billion in energy expenditure because of supply disruptions caused by the West Asia war, Prime Minister's Advisor on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has said.

The government plans to develop Matarbari into an energy hub to better manage future crises, he said.

Titumir was speaking at the inauguration of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association's (BGMEA) ESG Platform on Monday.

Eight months ago, the BNP formed the government following the national parliamentary election in February.

The government's economic reform programme aims to strengthen the economy by creating jobs, reducing poverty, expanding social protection and increasing invest...