Dhaka, May 7 -- Approval has been given to purchase three cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from the spot market.

The LNG is being procured through an international quotation collection process in accordance with Rule 105(3)(a) of the Public Procurement Rules 2025.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase approved the proposal on Thursday.

The proposals approved include the purchase of the 20th LNG cargo for June 8-9, the 21st cargo for June 9-10, and the 22nd cargo for June 14-15.

A total of Tk 21.86 billion (Tk 2,186 crore 35 lakh 48 thousand 224) will be spent on purchasing these LNG cargoes.

Three Singapore-based companies will supply the LNG: Vital Asia Private Limited, BP Singapore Private Limited, and Gunvor Singapore...