Bangladesh delegation led by Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood paid a courtesy call on Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb in Algiers on Oct 20, 2026. The visit was accompanied by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Bangladesh’s ambassador to Algeria, underscoring the high-level nature of the talks.
The two sides discussed a wide range of issues, including trade, investment, agriculture, fertilizers, education, science, technology, sports and culture, aiming to deepen bilateral relations for mutual benefit.
Minister Mahmood highlighted the importance of energy cooperation, urging Algeria to share knowledge and training programmes for Bangladeshi engineers and experts in the energy sector.
State Minister Kobir announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on hydrocarbon cooperation, opening a new horizon for Bangladesh to import LNG, LPG and other petroleum products from Algeria under a government‑to‑government mechanism.
The MOU also envisions the exchange of best practices for developing LNG infrastructure and supports Bangladesh’s efforts to explore its coal and gas fields.
Prime Minister Ghrieb affirmed Algeria’s commitment to enhancing bilateral ties, noting ample scope for complementary trade and investment between the two brotherly nations.
Both parties agreed to arrange high‑level visits in the future to consolidate the growing partnership, signalling a strategic step for Bangladesh’s energy diversification and Algeria’s outreach in South Asia.
The meeting reflects Bangladesh’s broader strategy to diversify energy sources and strengthen diplomatic and economic links with North African partners.
Why it matters
The agreement expands Bangladesh’s energy sources and deepens bilateral ties with Algeria, supporting Bangladesh’s growing energy demand.