State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said American companies can increase their investment in Bangladesh's power and energy sector.
"Some more mid-level companies from the US will be welcomed if they want to invest in Bangladesh," he said when US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas called on him at his residence on Thursday.
Both the state minister and the US envoy discussed various issues of mutual interest.
Welcoming the US ambassador, Nasrul Hamid said different American companies like GE (General Electric), Exxon Mobil and Excelerate Energy are showing their interest in making more investments in the country.
He mentioned that US company Chevron has been making an important contribution to local gas production.
The US ambassador said some more companies from the US have expressed keen interest to invest in Bangladesh, said a press release of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.