Dhaka, June 13 -- The government has identified energy security and infrastructure development as key pillars of its medium-term economic recovery strategy, placing particular emphasis on reducing external energy dependence and accelerating domestic gas exploration amid growing global uncertainties.

According to the national budget 2026-27 document, Bangladesh remains heavily reliant on imported energy resources, sourcing around 95 percent of its petroleum requirements, about 34 percent of its natural gas demand in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and virtually all of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) needs from international markets.

A significant share of these imports originates from the Middle East, exposing the country to g...