US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has acknowledged the energy challenges Bangladesh is currently facing and expressed his country's commitment to support Bangladesh during these difficult times to help ensure its energy security.

He said the U.S. will consider the requests of Bangladesh and assured that he and his team would work closely with the relevant departments of the U.S. government to this end.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman met with the US Energy Secretary at the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. on March 31.

During the meeting, Dr Rahman explained the energy related challenges Bangladesh is going through due to supply chain disruptions.

He requested the Energy Secretary for help and support to ensure Bangladesh's energy security, said the Bangladesh Embassy in the US in a media release.

Secretary Wright congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his election victory and looked forward to strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.

The two sides also discussed longer-term cooperation for secure energy solutions for Bangladesh and the prospects of increasing procurement of U.S. energy products.

Secretary Chris Wright was assisted by Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) and other DOE officials.

From Bangladesh side, Tareq Md Ariful Islam, Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA; DM Salahuddin Mahmud, Deputy Chief of Mission and Dr. Md. Fazle Rabbi, Economic Minister attended the meeting with the Foreign Minister.