Dhaka, March 17 -- The government intends to buy two more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market amid the escalating Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has floated tenders to buy two LNG cargoes from the spot market for delivery over April 15-16, and April 21-22 windows, said a senior RPGCL official.

The volume of the spot LNG cargo is approximately 3.36 million MMBtu each, according to the official.

The bid submission deadline is March 17, he said.

The cargoes are to be delivered to Moheshkhali Island, with an option to discharge to either of the country's two floating storage re-gasification units, or FSRUs, located on the island.

RPGCL is...