Bangladesh, April 23 -- Bandar Seri Begawan, Apr 23 (UNB) - Bangladesh and Brunei have agreed to explore the possibility of comprehensive collaboration in the energy sector amid the growing demand for energy in Bangladesh to support the rapid economic growth.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah also agreed to encourage the relevant agencies from both sides to continue discussions to identify specific areas and modalities of cooperation in this sector, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday.

The 20-point joint statement was issued as the Prime Minister wrapped her three-day visit to Southeast Asian country exploring ways to strengthen their cooperation to elevate the relationship to a newer he...