Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- Australia is seeking deeper collaboration with Bangladesh in renewable energy, battery storage and other clean technologies, as the country looks to turn its ambitious energy transition targets into investment opportunities for international businesses.

At a high-level bilateral seminar on renewable energy, decarbonisation and energy transition in Dhaka on Monday, Australian officials and industry representatives called for partnerships that combine Australian technology and expertise with Bangladesh's local knowledge, business capabilities and development priorities.

Clinton Pobke, deputy high commissioner at the Australian High Commission, said Bangladesh had made significant progress in expanding electricity a...