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Militarising Europe: EU defence spending bug

New Canada PM seeks ‘reliable’ Europe allies

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said Monday that his country was seeking to reinforce ties with ‘reliable’ European allies, as he embarked on a transatlantic trip after his country’s economy and even sovereignty came under unprecedented...

Nature-based solutions for climate resilience

NATURE-BASED solutions have gained significant attention recently to address environmental degradation, water and food insecurity, natural disasters, and climate crises. The concept of NbS stems from the ecosystem approach. In 2016, the European Commission defined NbS as ‘nature-inspired and nature-supported solutions.’ These solutions encompass actions aimed...

EU to support Bangladesh in holding elections maintaining int’l standards

The European Union will support Bangladesh to conduct elections in line with international standards with a significant financial package as well as its experiences and expertise...

Trump sends journalists at VOA and other US-funded broadcasters on leave

President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave, abruptly freezing outlets long seen as critical to countering a Russian and Chinese information offensive.

France, Italy, UK order more air defence missiles

Paris, Rome and London said on Friday they had ordered new air defence missiles after a shock US policy shift in ties with Europe.

Asteroid probe snaps rare pics of Martian moon

On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet’s mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency said on Thursday...

Zelensky says ‘we are not alone’, thanks Europe

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked EU leaders on Thursday for standing by Ukraine’s side, as the bloc held crisis talks on confronting US president Donald Trump’s pivot away from Kyiv and its transatlantic partners...

Europe’s Ukrainian predicament

THERE is something deeply moving about the ignorance and scatty nature of politicians. At points, it can even be endearing.  In the apparently wide wake left by the mauling of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in front of the press at the Oval Office on February 28, backers of Kyiv’s war effort were wondering: What next?  How do we prevent Ukrainian defeat at the...

EU to provide €68m aid for Rohingyas

Visiting European Union commissioner Hadja Lahbib on Monday said that the union was providing 68 million euros in 2025 for the Rohingya response, including host communities in Bangladesh, and for the Myanmar conflict, notably for the...

EU’s slow 5G rollout weighs on mobile sector

The European Union’s slow adoption of 5G networks and lagging performance compared to other regions is lamented by both telecoms operators and industrial firms hoping to build on improved connectivity.

European commissioner Hadja Lahbib now visiting Bangladesh

European commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management Hadja Lahbib is now visiting Bangladesh...

German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt with centre-left

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said on Monday he would seek talks with the centre-left to speedily build a government as Europe faces tectonic changes in transatlantic ties...

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...

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’s 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 ‘from autocracy to democracy’ and become a like-minded partner in international organisations...

Europe’s security is at a turning point: EU

Europe’s 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’s 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’ 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’s 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’ engagement with int’l 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 €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’s 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’s 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 ‘trade and investment barriers’ on Beijing, marking the latest salvo in long-running commercial tensions between the two economic powers.

EU could gradually ease Syria sanctions if ‘tangible progress’

The European Union could begin lifting sanctions on Syria if the war-torn country’s new rulers take steps to form an inclusive government that protects minorities, the bloc’s top diplomat said Friday.

EIB to support Bangladesh’s vital reforms

Nicola Beer, vice-president of the European Investment Bank, has assured Bangladesh’s interim government of its support in carrying out vital reforms it had undertaken...

EIB to help carry out Bangladesh’s vital reforms

Nicola Beer, vice-president of the European Investment Bank, has assured the Bangladesh’s interim government of its support in carrying out vital reforms it had undertaken...