Bangladesh, May 16 -- Bangladesh and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance strategic cooperation in the energy sector, aimed at securing Bangladesh's long-term energy needs.

The agreement was signed on Thursday at the US Department of Energy in Washington, DC, by Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, according to a statement issued by the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington.

"This MoU will support Bangladesh's efforts to strengthen its long-term energy security by diversifying energy sources in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.

It will also create new opportunities for broader energy collaboration between Bangladesh and the United States," the sta...