Local energy mixBangladesh spends nearly $10 billion on energy imports including coal, which accounts for about 15-17% of total import expenditure. Most oil imports in Bangladesh are financed by the Islamic Development Bank, few international banks, and the government treasury. This conflict in the Middle East -- an area crucial for global energy supply and shipping routes -- could severely disrupt the world economy, potentially weakening global GDP growth. The Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Finance, along with international commodity suppliers such as Cargill, should work together to ensure smoother energy imports. Mamun Rashid is an economic analyst with extensive experience in energy import and financing in the state sector.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 09, 2026 19:01 UTC