Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Bangladesh and Algeria have set in motion a government-to-government (G2G) initiative for long-term imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fertiliser.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed disclosed the plan after a meeting with Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdelouahab Saidani at his ministry office on Monday.

He said Bangladesh will import LNG and fertiliser from Algeria under the G2G framework.

Salahuddin also urged Algeria to widen the trade basket in Dhaka's favour, saying Algiers could increase imports of Bangladeshi garments and pharmaceutical products.

Salahuddin further called on Algeria to hire skilled workers from Bangladesh, including doctors and nurses.

Beyond trade and energy, the two sides discusse...