BAPEX inaugurates drilling of 鈥楽rikail-5 appraisal-cum-development well鈥�
The Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited inaugurated the drilling of the Srikail-5 appraisal-cum-development well on Sunday...
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Apple asks EU to scrap digital competition law
Apple asked the European Union to scrap its landmark digital competition law on Thursday, arguing that it poses security risks and creates a 鈥榳orse experience鈥� for consumers.
EU queries Apple, Google, Microsoft over financial scams
The European Union on Tuesday demanded Big Tech players including Apple and Google explain what action they are taking against financial scams online, as Brussels seeks to show it is not shying away from enforcing its rules.
Indonesia, EU sign trade deal
Indonesia and the European Union finalised negotiations on a trade agreement Tuesday after nearly a decade of talks, a senior minister said.
EU delegation meets EC officials
The European Union鈥檚 鈥榚xploratory mission鈥� called EUEM on Monday started a meeting with election commission officials to discuss matters related to possible deployment of an observation mission during Bangladesh鈥檚 planned 13th parliamentary elections.
July Museum must instill spirit of resistance against misrule: Yunus
The chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Saturday thanked all those involved in the construction of the July Memorial Museum and hoped that visitors would feel the spirit of the mass gathering at Ganabhaban on August 5, 2024.
EU seeks faster Russian gas phase-out after Trump push
The European Union proposed Friday to bring forward by a year a ban on Russian gas imports as part of new sanctions to sap Moscow鈥檚 war chest and please US President Donald Trump.
EU proposes new sanctions package against Russia
The European Commission said Friday it has presented a fresh package of sanctions against Russia for approval by member states,聽as the bloc seeks to up the pressure on Moscow over the war on Ukraine.
RMG exports to US, EU post strong growth in 10 years
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exports to both the European Union countries and the United States posted robust growth over the past decade, between 2015 and 2024, according to official data from the respective markets.
EU human rights chair for free, fair Bangladesh polls
European Parliament Human Rights sub-committee chair Mounir Satouri said Bangladesh had to ensure free and fair elections in February 2026 and acceptance of the results by all parties would be vital for sustaining political stability and consolidating democracy.
EU delegation urges swift return of democracy in Bangladesh: Khasru
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said that the visiting European Union delegation had emphasised the need for a swift return of democracy through timely elections in Bangladesh...
16,500 climate change deaths during Europe summer: study
Scientists estimated Wednesday that rising temperatures from human-caused climate change were responsible for roughly 16,500 deaths in European cities this summer, using modelling to project the toll before official data is released...
EU proposes curbing Israel trade ties, sanctioning ministers over Gaza
The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking the measures鈥� adoption...
Certain forces trying to delay polls: Yunus
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said that although certain forces were still attempting to delay the polls, the interim government remained resolute in ensuring they proceeded as scheduled...
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel export to EU sees 7pc growth in July
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union experienced a noticeable slowdown in July 2025 following a strong rebound in June.
Low-compliance export industry faces challenges
Bangladesh鈥檚 export to the European Union faces an enormous challenge from the newly adopted legally binding EU requirement to ensure safety across the supply chain, protecting the environment and human rights...
Training, credit turn Rajshahi youths into entrepreneurs
Hundreds of youths in Rajshahi are transforming their lives by becoming successful entrepreneurs after receiving skill development training and credit support from the Department of Youth Development...
Togo summons EU envoy over protest resolution
Togo summoned the EU ambassador on Friday to protest a European Parliament resolution on the detention of an Irish-Togolese national in the West African nation, according to an official document seen by AFP.
India disavows 鈥楾ianjin spirit,鈥� turns to EU
INDIA found itself in an uncomfortable situation like a cat on a hot roof at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation event in Tianjin, China, with western media hyping up its unlikely role in a troika with Russia and China to chariot the world order toward a brave new era of multipolarity...
EU envoy visits water treatment plant in Khulna
Ambassador and head of the delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, on Friday visited the water treatment plant established under the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change project at Lakshikhola in Pankhali Union under Dakop Upazila in Khulna.
Bangladesh envoy presents credentials to EU leaders
Bangladesh ambassador to Belgium Khandker Masudul Alam presented his Letters of Credence as head of mission to the European Union to president of the European Council Ant垄nio Costa and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Europeans warming up to Chinese electric cars
Checking out an electric vehicle made by China鈥檚 BYD at the Munich auto show, German designer Tayo Osobu was impressed by the interior and said she would consider buying one...
RMG exports to EU surge 48pc in 5 years
The country鈥檚 readymade garment exports to the European Union witnessed a sustained growth of 48.34 per cent between 2020 and 2024, reaching 18.79 billion euros, cementing its position as Europe鈥檚 second-largest supplier...
DUCSU, other student body polls may serve as model: adviser
Home adviser retired Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said that the Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union elections, along with other student union polls, can be a model for the next national election...
Mistral cements AI lead in Europe with cash infusion
France鈥檚 Mistral on Tuesday cemented its position as Europe鈥檚 top AI hope against far larger US and Chinese competitors after a record fundraising round and a tie-up with chipmaking equipment heavyweight ASML...
Merz ramps up pressure on EU over EV shift
German chancellor Friedrich Merz called Tuesday for 鈥榤ore flexibility鈥� from the EU in the transition to electric cars as resistance grows over plans to phase out combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2035...
European Parliament delegation to visit Dhaka
A six-member delegation of the European Parliament, led by chair of the subcommittee on Human Rights Mounir Satouri, is scheduled to visit Bangladesh on September 15-19 which will hold a series of meetings with the stakeholders.
EU asylum applications drop 23pc
Asylum applications to the European Union fell by 23 per cent in the first six months of 2025, driven by a massive drop in Syrians seeking protection, the EU鈥檚 asylum agency said Monday.
Boosting market linkage for cluster SMEs stressed
A two-day conference aiming to strengthen market linkages for the small and medium entrepreneurs from clusters across the country started at Dhaka on Monday...
Chinese support saught to boost entrepreneurs鈥� skills
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Taskeen Ahmed called for China鈥檚 comprehensive cooperation in developing the skills, capacity, and technological advancement of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to sustain in global trade competitiveness...
