China, EU vow to 鈥榮tep up鈥� action on climate change
China and the European Union vowed Thursday to 鈥榮tep up鈥� action on climate change, according to a joint statement released as Beijing hosted the bloc鈥檚 leaders for a one-day summit.
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European car market tumbles 7pc in June
Europe鈥檚 new car market saw a sharp seven-per cent year-on-year drop in June, with top economies Germany, France and Italy posting especially steep declines, according to automobile manufacturers鈥� figures published on Thursday...
EU turns up pressure with Trump trade deal 鈥榠n reach鈥�
With the contours of a hard-fought EU-US trade deal taking shape, the European Union is flexing its muscles in a bid to squeeze concessions from US president Donald Trump in the run-up to his deadline of August 1...
Bonmati extra-time goal sends Spain into Euro final
Aitana Bonmati netted the only goal of the game late in extra time as world champions Spain edged Germany 1-0 in their Women's Euro 2025 semi-final on Wednesday to set up a title decider this weekend against England.
Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into Women's Euro final
Chloe Kelly scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women's Euro 2025 final.
Pilot Towkir laid to rest in Rajshahi
Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam, the pilot of the Bangladesh Air Force jet that crashed into Milestone School and College in the capital鈥檚 Uttara area killing at least 31 people, including him, was laid to rest in Rajshahi Tuesday afternoon...
Mbeumo thrilled to follow in Ronaldo鈥檚 footsteps at MU
Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano Ronaldo鈥檚 footsteps at the 鈥榖iggest club in the world鈥� after signing for Manchester United...
New twist in EU-China patents standoff at WTO
The European Union has obtained a mostly favourable ruling in one of its ongoing trade disputes with China over intellectual property, according to a decision published by the WTO on Monday...
Egypt grand museum delay puts tourism hopes on hold
In the shadow of the Grand Egyptian Museum, souvenir shop owner Mona has been readying for the tourist boom she hoped the long-awaited opening would bring 鈥� now once again out of reach...
Ex-Liverpool defender Joey Jones dies aged 70
Former Liverpool and Wales defender Joey Jones, a key member of two European Cup-winning teams, has died aged 70, the club said on Tuesday.
Childhood fan Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-build
Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he 鈥榞rew up wearing鈥� the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.
England face dark horse Italy in Euro semi
Having come back from the brink of elimination against Sweden in the last eight, England will hope to live up to their billing as favourites when they face Italy in the semi-finals of Women鈥檚 Euro 2025 on Tuesday...
European powers behind nuclear deal collapse: Iran
Tehran on Monday blamed European powers for the failure of the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking their commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany...
ECB expected to hold rates as US tariff uncertainty lingers
The European Central Bank is set to hold interest rates for the first time in almost a year when policymakers meet this week, despite concerns over the potential impact of higher US tariffs on the eurozone economy...
Microsoft looks to boost AI performance in European languages
US tech behemoth Microsoft is investing millions of dollars to funnel more European-language data into AI development, company president Brad Smith told AFP Monday...
Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashes due to technical malfunction: ISPR
The FT-7 BGI fighter jet of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed due to a technical malfunction it faced immediately after taking off from BAF Base Bashar in Dhaka鈥檚 Kurmitola at 1:06pm on Monday, killing 19 people, including the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Md. Towkir Islam, said an ISPR release.
EU provides 鈧�26m to strengthen Bangladesh鈥檚 education system
Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said education is one of the most powerful investments they can make for a 鈥榤ore just, inclusive and prosperous鈥� society...
Iran to hold fresh nuclear talks with E3, confirms state media
Iran confirmed fresh talks with European powers to be held on Friday in Istanbul, the country鈥檚 state media reported, the first since the United States attacked Iranian nuclear facilities a month ago...
Prime Bank named 鈥楤est Bank for ESG鈥�2025鈥� by Euromoney
Prime鈥疊ank PLC has been named 鈥楤est Bank for ESG 2025鈥� in Bangladesh by Euromoney Awards for Excellence, said a press release...
Euromoney awards HSBC Bangladesh
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has been recognised with two prestigious accolades in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, being named the Best Bank for Sustainable Finance and the Best Bank for Large Corporates in Bangladesh...
Ten-woman Germany in Euro semis after stunning shootout win over France
Gritty Germany reached the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against France after playing with 10 women for almost all of a gruelling match which finished 1-1 after extra time.
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the EU rise in January-May
The export of readymade garments from Bangladesh to the European Union experienced robust growth of 17.8 per cent to $8.97 billion in the first five months of this year, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU...
Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by US economy
US and European stock markets stalled or trimmed gains on Friday after a bullish week buoyed by US data and upbeat company earnings...
Bonmati feeling '100 percent' after reaching semis
Aitana Bonmati said that she is back to her best after starring in Friday's 2-0 win over hosts Switzerland which took Spain into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025.
Spain see off spirited Swiss to reach Euro semi-finals
Spain reached the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Friday after battling past Switzerland 2-0 as the world champions continued their bid for a first-ever European crown.
England reach Euro 2025 semis
England roared into the semi-finals of Women鈥檚 Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 in a chaotic penalty shoot-out to continue their title defence.
MU agree deal to sign Brentford winger Mbeumo
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial 拢65 million ($87 million) as Ruben Amorim steps up his overhaul of the team鈥檚 misfiring attack.
Ganabhaban to turn into museum at Tk聽111 crore
The advisory council committee on economic affairs on Tuesday agreed in principle to implement two projects worth Tk聽111.19 crore at the Ganabhaban to turn it into a July uprising memorial museum...
Tesla marks India entry with first showroom
Tesla unveiled its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking its entry into the world鈥檚 most populous country, as Elon Musk鈥檚 electric vehicle company seeks new customers amid sagging sales in the United States and Europe...
Bank Asia, BB host entrepreneurship dev training
A month-long 鈥楨ntrepreneurship Development鈥� training programme has started in Chattogram under Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme project, a joint initiative of the Bangladesh Bank and Bank Asia...