Proactive ties with EU stressed to tap GSP+ benefits
Experts at a conference on Monday laid emphasis on engaging proactively with the European Union to secure enhanced GSP+ benefits including duty-free access for garments...
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ECB rate hikes result in 7.9b-euro loss in 2024
The European Central bank on Thursday reported a record loss in 2024 after it had aggressively hiked eurozone interest rates in response to soaring inflation...
Apparel exports to EU rise by 4.8pc in 2024
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union in 2024 increased by 4.8 per cent to 18.27 billion euros from 17.44 billion euros in 2023 riding on the late year surge in shipment...
EU wants Bangladesh to succeed in transition from autocracy to democracy
Ambassador and head of delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said they want to see Bangladesh successfully transition 鈥榝rom autocracy to democracy鈥� and become a like-minded partner in international organisations...
Europe鈥檚 security is at a turning point: EU
Europe鈥檚 security is at a turning point, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address Washington鈥檚 shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.
Labour migration from Bangladesh to Croatia at risk
Labour migration from Bangladesh to Croatia is at risk since the authorities of the Balkan country is planning to suspend the issuance of new visas or work permits for Bangladeshis over allegations of using the country as a transit area for other destinations in Europe...
Commission for data protection a timely demand
THIS is assuring that the government plans an independent commission to protect citizens鈥� data on digital platforms. An Information and Communication Technology Division policy adviser at the launch of a European Union-supported initiative for an effective e-governance and digital public services on January 27 said that the government鈥檚 plan for the...
EU seeks partnership agreement with Bangladesh
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has expressed interest to continue ongoing collaboration with Bangladesh and explore new avenues to build partnerships, including...
EU to assist Bangladesh in holding credible election
The European Union will cooperate with Bangladesh in holding the next general election in a free, fair and credible manner.
Chief adviser Yunus鈥� engagement with int鈥檒 leaders in Davos continues
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus continued his broader engagement with the global leaders here at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, with over a dozen of engagements planned for Thursday, the third hectic day since his arrival in the Swiss city on January 21...
EU, UN Women ink 鈧�4.8m agreement to advance gender equality in Bangladesh
The European Union and United Nations Women have signed a partnership agreement in Dhaka to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces, workplaces and tertiary educational institutions in Bangladesh...
RMG exports to EU soar by 24pc in Nov
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union increased by 24 per cent in November 2024 compared with those in the same month of the previous year...
EIB investments will enhance Bangladesh-EU cooperation: EuroCham Bangladesh
European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Bangladesh hosted a meeting with vice-president of European Investment Bank, Nicola Beer, and her team on January 8 at the Bay鈥檚 Edgewater in Dhaka, says a press release.
Beijing says EU imposed unfair trade barriers on Chinese firms
China said Thursday that an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair 鈥榯rade and investment barriers鈥� on Beijing, marking the latest salvo in long-running commercial tensions between the two economic powers.
EU could gradually ease Syria sanctions if 鈥榯angible progress鈥�
The European Union could begin lifting sanctions on Syria if the war-torn country鈥檚 new rulers take steps to form an inclusive government that protects minorities, the bloc鈥檚 top diplomat said Friday.
EIB to support Bangladesh鈥檚 vital reforms
Nicola Beer, vice-president of the European Investment Bank, has assured Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government of its support in carrying out vital reforms it had undertaken...
EIB to help carry out Bangladesh鈥檚 vital reforms
Nicola Beer, vice-president of the European Investment Bank, has assured the Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government of its support in carrying out vital reforms it had undertaken...
German factory orders fall
German industrial orders fell 5.4 per cent in November, official data showed on Wednesday, in the latest sign of the headwinds facing Europe鈥檚 largest economy...
Bangladesh鈥檚 current situation stable for investment: EIB VP
The visiting European Investment Bank, vice-president Nicola Beer, on Tuesday said that her bank was backing Bangladesh interim government and the country鈥檚 current state was suitable for European investment.
Three to die for killing university student Jisan
A Dhaka court on Sunday convicted three people and sentenced them to death for killing Ismail Hossain Jisan, a civil engineering student of European University of Bangladesh....
Top European diplomats urge inclusive transition in Syria visit
The European Union backs a peaceful, inclusive transition in Syria, top French and German diplomats said on Friday on a Damascus visit to meet with new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
European stocks retreat after positive start to year
European stock markets retreated Friday, as traders booked profits from a positive start to 2025 and awaited a full return to business next week.
EU support strengthens WFP activities in Bangladesh
The European Union supported the World Food Programme鈥檚 lifesaving and life-changing efforts in Bangladesh with generous funding over the past two years 鈥� totaling EUR 24 million.
EU grants 鈧�1m for hepatitis C response in Rohingya camps
The European Union has released 鈧�1 million in humanitarian aid to contain the spread of hepatitis C in the refugee camps of Cox鈥檚 Bazar.
Apparel exports to EU rise by 33.78pc in Oct
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union in October recorded highest growth of 33.78 per cent year-on-year, marking the strongest performance in the first 10 months of 2024...
EU releases 鈧�1m in response to hepatitis C outbreak in Cox鈥檚 Bazar Rohingya camps
The European Union has released 鈧�1 million, around Tk聽125 million, in humanitarian aid to contain the spread of hepatitis C in the refugee camps of Cox鈥檚 Bazar...
EU supports reform efforts in Bangladesh: delegation
Ambassador and head of delegation of the European Union in Bangladesh, Michael Miller, on Tuesday said that the EU fully supported the ongoing reform processes in Bangladesh...
German exports fall more than expected in October
German exports fell more than expected in October as demand from the United States slowed sharply, official data showed Friday, in more bad news for Europe鈥檚 biggest聽economy...
German economic institutes pessimistic on growth in 2025
German economic institutes on Thursday issued pessimistic growth forecasts for 2025 as Europe鈥檚 biggest聽economy聽faces political risks at home and abroad...
EU countries urged to shift visa centres from Delhi
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the European Union to relocate its visa centres for Bangladeshis from Delhi to Dhaka or to any other neighbouring country...