Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh on Monday invited Malaysian companies to invest in its energy sector including in exploration of oil and gas in the Bay of Bengal, extraction of untapped minerals like coal, limestone, including renewable energy transition, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Both sides also encouraged cooperation between relevant national energy companies and private sector stakeholders to promote long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that contribute to energy security, sustainability, and economic development in both countries.

Bangladesh and Malaysia recognised the importance of strengthening cooperation in the energy sector as a key pillar of bilateral economic relations, it said.

Both sides emphasize the import...