Bangladesh pins hopes on UAE projects to address energy crisis

DHAKA: Bangladesh is pinning hopes on cooperation with the UAE to overcome an ongoing energy crisis, officials have told Arab News following recent talks between the Bangladeshi premier and the Gulf state’s minister of technology.

UAE Industry and Advanced Technology Minister Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Jaber visited Dhaka last week for talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her cabinet members.

Hasina’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim said she discussed with Al-Jaber the potential of UAE projects to increase the country’s power generation.