Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman stated that there is no secret agreement between Bangladesh and the United States. He made the remarks on Sunday at the Secretariat after a meeting with the Prime Minister, responding to questions from journalists. The minister said that the U.S. ambassador had paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, during which both sides discussed continued cooperation on development and support for Rohingya refugees.

Dr. Rahman added that the United States would assist Bangladesh in ensuring energy security. He reiterated that no secret deal exists between the two countries. Addressing questions about oil imports, he mentioned that many countries face restrictions on purchasing oil from Russia, and Bangladesh would seek to buy oil from affordable sources.

The statements came amid ongoing discussions about Bangladesh’s international partnerships and energy strategies, with the government emphasizing transparency in its foreign engagements.