Bangladesh seeks pipeline gas imports from Myanmar to address energy crisis
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Bangladesh has officially sought Myanmar’s assistance to mitigate its domestic gas shortage, proposing the importation of natural gas via pipeline. The move marks a strategic shift to strengthen regional energy cooperation, following similar outreach efforts by Dhaka toward Malaysia to secure long-term energy supplies.
The proposal was tabled during a meeting at the Secretariat on Sunday between Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, and the Ambassador of Myanmar, Kyaw Soe Moe. According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, the two sides discussed reviving a previously stalled proposal to construct a pipeline connecting Myanmar’s gas fields directly to the port city of Chittagong.
Ambassador Moe responded positively to the initiative, suggesting that beyond direct pipeline delivery, the countries should explore the feasibility of supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG). Minister Mahmud welcomed the proposal and suggested high-level ministerial meetings to accelerate bilateral cooperation, offering a formal invitation for his counterpart to visit Dhaka while expressing his own willingness to travel to Myanmar to finalize the details.
The discussion also touched upon the broader vision of a regional connectivity initiative, with Minister Mahmud highlighting the potential for a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh energy corridor. Officials noted that such infrastructure could serve as a vital link for regional integration and long-term commercial ties.
To move the project from diplomatic dialogue to technical implementation, the Myanmar ambassador proposed the formation of a joint technical committee to review the logistical and economic parameters of the gas supply chain. The meeting was also attended by State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit, along with Energy Secretary Mohammad Saiful Islam and Power Secretary Mirana Mahrukh.
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