Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The Centre for Policy Dialogue, an influential Dhaka-based think tank, on Wednesday said signing deals to import LNG (liquefied natural gas) does not align with the interim government's policy position.

"If I think from the point of view of the interim government, then this LNG deal actually does not go with their stance," said Helen Mashiyat Preoty, Senior Research Associate at CPD.

Preoty was referring to the non-binding agreement signed by the government with a new US firm, Argent LNG, to purchase up to 5 million metric tonnes of LNG annually.

Argent LNG is developing a 25 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG facility in Louisiana. It hopes to start deliveries in 2030.

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