Bangladesh, March 30 -- Bangladesh is facing intensifying energy related risks with limited policy flexibility, as global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions constrain its ability to manage shocks, according to a recent report by S&P Global Ratings.

The report by the American credit rating agency highlights that countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka despite showing some signs of macroeconomic recovery remain at "greater risk" due to their heavy reliance on imported fuel and weaker external positions.

"These countries are particularly vulnerable to rising oil prices and potential supply disruptions," states the report published last week.

Bangladesh faces mounting growth, inflation, and external risks if the spi...