Dhaka, March 12 -- Bangladesh has formally requested additional diesel supplies from India beyond the existing monthly quota of 15,000 tonnes.

The Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) Iqbal Hasan Mahmud confirmed this at an impromptu press briefing in the Secretariat on Wednesday.

"In this emergency situation, we have officially sought extra fuel assistance from India to stabilize supply," he said.

India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pranay Kumar Verma, acknowledged receipt of the letter and assured that the matter would be conveyed to New Delhi.

Earlier on the day, Mr Verma met with the minister and senior MPEMR officials to discuss the issue.

"Bangladesh has formally asked for additional fuel support. We have ac...