According to data from TBS Bangladesh, the cost of importing LNG reached $3.8 billion in 2025, marking an increase from the $3 billion spent the previous year. These imports currently account for one-fourth of the nation's total gas supply. The report suggests that transitioning from gas to electricity is the only viable path to overcome the ongoing energy crisis.
Transitioning from gas to electricity is the only solution to current crisis
Bangladesh's LNG import costs rose to $3.8 billion in 2025, up from $3 billion the previous year, highlighting the need for a shift in energy strategy.
Source: TBS Bangladesh