European Union
RMG export growth slows in US, EU for global uncertainty
The growth of garment shipment to the US and the European Union declined in July-December as consumers in the two largest export destinations of Bangladesh have remained concerned about the persisting economic uncertainty for the raging Russia-Ukraine war.
13 January 2023
EU announces € 3m for Bhasan Char
The European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, announced an additional funding of 3 million Euros for Bhasan Char.
10 November 2022
EU to grant candidature to Ukraine to join bloc amid Russia war
European Union leaders on Thursday are set to make Ukraine a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc, a first step in a long and unpredictable journey toward full membership that could take many years to navigate.
23 June 2022
EU wants Bangladesh to address human rights issues
The European Union wants Bangladesh to address the issues of inclusiveness of the political process, space for civil society and freedom of expression and media.
11 June 2019
How much Brexit delay can EU allow?
The European Union expects British Prime Minister Theresa May to request a Brexit delay beyond March 29 after the divided UK parliament voted down her divorce agreed with the bloc for the second time on Tuesday.
13 March 2019
EU to continue working with Bangladesh
European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Rense Teerink yesterday said the EU wanted to continue working with Bangladesh.
5 March 2019
India, China, US 4th highest carbon dioxide emitters: Study
India, China, the US and the European Union (EU) have been ranked as the world’s top four emitters respectively of carbon dioxide accounting for 58 percent of global emissions in 2017, according to a study.
6 December 2018
EU threatens to slap sanctions
The European Union has threatened to impose trade sanctions on Myanmar if it does not address the widespread human rights violations against the Rohingyas in Rakhine and other minorities in Kachin and Shan states.
2 November 2018
Ruling party retains power
European Union observers yesterday listed several problems in Zimbabwe's presidential and parliamentary election, including voter intimidation and mistrust in the electoral commission, as the main opposition leader accused the ruling party of trying to rig the result.
1 August 2018
Anti-Narcotics Drive: EU calls for probe into all deaths
The European Union missions in Dhaka have called for a complete investigation into all the deaths related to the ongoing drive against narcotics.
4 June 2018
US levies steel, aluminum tariffs on allies, risks trade war
Washington will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico from midnight today ending months of uncertainty over potential exemptions and sharply escalating the risk of a trade war.
31 May 2018
Russia, SAARC, EU mourn plane crash deaths
Russian President Vladimir Putin,South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the European Union expresses heartfelt condolences to all the victims of the plane crash of the US Bangla flight in Kathmandu, Nepal.
13 March 2018
EU stresses fair, inclusive polls for prosperity
The European Union said free, fair and inclusive elections in accordance with international standards will contribute to creating a more prosperous Bangladesh.
9 December 2017
Fair, inclusive polls to contribute to build prosperous Bangladesh: European Union
The European Union has said free, fair and inclusive elections in the period ahead, in accordance with international standards for democratic elections, will contribute to creating a more prosperous Bangladesh.
9 December 2017
Resolving Rohingya Crisis: Europe stands by Bangladesh
Germany, Sweden and the European Union yesterday extended their strong support to Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue.
They also highly appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her great humanitarian gesture of sheltering tens of thousands of forcibly displaced Rohingyas in Bangladesh, reports BSS.
19 November 2017
Rohingya problem world’s fastest-growing crisis: EU
European Union Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides describes the Rohingya crisis as the fastest-growing crisis in the world saying the EU has decisively stepped up its aid to Rohingya communities.
31 October 2017
EU waits for Myanmar's response
The European Union has said it wants to see Myanmar's response to the international community's appeal to resolve the Rohingya crisis before taking any tough measures like imposing economic embargo against the country.
18 October 2017
Irregular Migrants: Bangladesh, EU finalise terms for return
After intense negotiations, Bangladesh and the European Union have finalised a draft agreement on the modalities on the return of irregular Bangladeshi migrants from 28 EU countries.
30 August 2017
Next Elections: EU may send 150-member observer team
Pierre Mayaudon, outgoing EU ambassador and the head of delegation, has reiterated the European Union's interest in sending a 150-member election observer team for the next general polls in Bangladesh.
22 August 2017
Return of Irregular Migrants: EU presses for speeding up negotiations
The European Union (EU) has warned Bangladesh to conclude negotiations for repatriation of thousands of illegal Bangladeshi
14 July 2017