Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sought US$ 2 billion fund from development partners to meet the Bangladesh's immediate energy needs and safeguard its economic stability.
"The situation before us demands urgency, solidarity, and decisive action. Immediate support for the most vulnerable countries must be at the top of our collective agenda," he told the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Plus Online Summit recently.
"We urge the intentional community to respond swiftly and positively to this call," he said.
Highlighting the ongoing global energy crisis, the Bangladesh prime minister said the crisis is a stark reminder of their shared vulnerability and interdependence.
No nation- regardless of its size or strength- can overcome this challenge in isolation, he said, adding that it demands a coordinated and forward-looking Asian response, to strengthen regional energy security, address immediate supply disruptions, and support the most vulnerable countries.
Tarique Rahman said the energy crisis has already disrupted Bangladesh's economy. "In response, we have taken a range of short-term measures to contain the impact."
