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A true friend of Bangladesh

THE Republic of Kosovo, as a new European state, aims to be part of the international community by respecting all international rules and norms. As a young demography, the people of Kosovo have endured a difficult history in the struggle for statehood, much like Bangladesh. With the declaration of independence, Kosovo is now part of the international community and continues to contribute to global peace and...

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EU, France hail Bangladesh’s role in UN peacekeeping

The European Union and France on Thursday praised the dedication and professionalism of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions across the globe, as the world is observing the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

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Trump delays EU tariffs until July 9

US president Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would pause his threatened 50-per cent tariffs on the European Union until July 9, after a ‘very nice call’ with European Commision president Ursula von der Leyen...

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EU seeks to relax rules on turning away asylum seekers

The EU unveiled plans on Tuesday to make it easier to send asylum seekers to certain third countries in the latest overhaul aimed at reducing migration to the bloc, sparking criticism from rights groups.

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Apparel exports to EU surge by 33pc

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union showed a strong upward trend in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, with total earnings increasing by 33 per cent compared to the same period in 2024...

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China, EU suspend Brazil chicken imports over bird flu

China and the European Union have suspended imports of chicken meat from Brazil, the world’s biggest exporter of the commodity, after an outbreak of bird flu on a farm in the South American country, officials said Friday...

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Lutfey Siddiqi briefs diplomats on labour reform progress

Reviewing the past eight months of progress on labour reforms and outlining the government’s roadmap ahead, special envoy to the chief adviser for international affairs Lutfey Siddiqi on Monday conveyed to the top Western nations’ ambassadors and high commissioners that they had made a ‘dramatic progress’.

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Albanians vote in election

Albanians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country’s European Union ambitions.

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EU pursuing political solution to Rohingya crisis: envoy

Ambassador and head of delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller said the EU is working for a political solution to the Rohingya crisis in support of a safe, voluntary, and dignified return of the forcibly displaced...

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RMG exports to EU rise by 37pc in Jan-Feb

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union witnessed an increase of 37 per cent to $3.69 billion in January and February of 2025, according to Eurostat data, compiled by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association...

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EU asylum approvals up in 2024

The European Union granted protection to 4,37,900 asylum seekers in 2024, up seven per cent on the previous year, the bloc’s statistics agency said on Friday.

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Home adviser urges EU states to open visa centre in Dhaka

Home affairs adviser retired Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday requested the European Union ambassador to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, to facilitate the establishment of a visa centre in Dhaka for the EU member states that currently do not issue visas from Bangladesh...

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Cultural awakening, liberty of artists and state

DO ARTISTS or cultural personae in a state enjoy freedom in expressing their thoughts and philosophy and in reflecting them in their creation? Does the state allow a free reign to artists to sail as they dream of? If not, how do these two reconcile or, otherwise, survive in a system? The debate has been long-drawn especially since the European Renaissance, but it is yet to...

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EU proposes 25pc tariffs on US goods

The EU plans tariffs of up to 25 percent on US goods in retaliation for levies on metals, but will spare bourbon to shield European wine and spirits from reprisals, according to a document seen by AFP on Tuesday...

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US leader Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs

US president Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world including some of its closest trading partners, in a move that risks sparking a ruinous trade war.

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EU tariffs not a deterrent, says Chinese EV maker XPeng

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said Friday that European Union tariffs on EVs made in China have had a ‘large economic impact’ but will not deter the firm’s plans to tap European markets...

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Bangladesh's apparel exports to EU rise by 61pc in Jan

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union have recorded significant growth in the beginning of 2025, rising by 60.9 per cent to 1.91 billion euros in January, compared with 1.19 billion euros in the same month of 2024...

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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...

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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...