Bangladesh, March 16 -- The newly formed BNP government is seeking to strengthen economic engagement with Southeast Asia, signalling renewed emphasis on the 'Look East Policy' to diversify Bangladesh's trade, investment and energy partnerships.

Officials say the strategy aims to broaden the country's economic relations beyond its traditional partners while exploring opportunities in fast-growing Asian markets.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's 'Look East Policy', first introduced during the tenure of former prime minister Khaleda Zia in 2001-2002, is again being highlighted as an important element of the party's foreign and economic policy thinking.

The policy centres on strengthening ties with East and Southeast Asian economies, part...