Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Speakers at a discussion urged the interim government to strengthen its energy governance and accelerate exploration and infrastructure upgrades to prevent a deepening energy crisis.

Speakers said this at a discussion titled 'Powering Bangladesh Toward Energy Security' organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) in the capital on Tuesday.

The event was supported by Chevron Bangladesh, an industry leader whose 30-year partnership has significantly contributed to Bangladesh's economic growth and community development, investing approximately USD 4.2 billion as the country's largest gas producer, supplying nearly 60% of domestic demand, said a press release.

Syed Ershad Ahmed, President of AmCham...