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Bangladesh Seeks Increased Fuel from India Amid Crisis

4/8/2026

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Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman visited New Delhi on April 6, 2026, to seek increased fuel purchases from India amid fuel-supply concerns linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Rahman discussed energy cooperation with Indian officials and requested higher volumes of fuel and fertilizer.
India indicated it would consider the request favorably.
The visit signals a thaw in Bangladesh-India relations, with both sides planning to ease travel restrictions and boost security cooperation.

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Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman visited New Delhi on April 6, 2026, to seek increased fuel purchases from India amid fuel-supply concerns linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Rahman discussed energy cooperation with Indian officials and requested higher volumes of fuel and fertilizer.
India indicated it would consider the request favorably.
The visit signals a thaw in Bangladesh-India relations, with both sides planning to ease travel restrictions and boost security cooperation.