Dhaka, March 17 -- Bangladesh is seeking long-term partnerships to diversify its energy-import sources and plans to establish a land-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to strengthen supply security, as geopolitical tensions threaten key global shipping routes.

Energy, Power and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku said disruptions in LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have exposed vulnerabilities in Bangladesh's energy supply chain, prompting the government to accelerate efforts to secure alternative sources and attract fresh investment in the sector.

"We are seeking long-term partnerships for diversified sources to ensure a stable energy supply arrangement," he was quoted as saying at the inaugural Indo-...