DHAKA, April 1, 2026 (BSS) - Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has requested the United States to grant Bangladesh a special waiver to import refined diesel and other petroleum products from Russian sources to ease energy pressures. Rahman explained that Bangladesh could not take advantage of the earlier limited world-wide waiver by US on Russian oil at sea since none of the tankers were bound for Bangladesh at that time. US Energy Secretary Wright acknowledged the energy challenges Bangladesh is facing and expressed his country's commitment to support Bangladesh during these difficult times to help ensure its energy security. From Bangladesh side, Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Tareq Md Ariful Islam, Deputy Chief of Mission DM Salahuddin Mahmud and Economic Minister Dr. Md. Fazle Rabbi attended the meeting with the Foreign Minister.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 01, 2026 13:13 UTC