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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Professor Yunus seeks EU support to transform Bangladesh鈥檚 energy sector
Chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the European Union to extend support to Bangladesh to transform its energy sector...
27 EU envoys stationed in Bangladesh, India set to meet Yunus today
Diplomats representing 27 countries of European Union鈥�20 of them stationed in New Delhi and the rest seven in Dhaka鈥攁re set to meet interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus today at his Tejagaon office in Dhaka...
Centre-right parties set to hold power in Ireland
The incumbent centre-right parties Fianna Fail and Fine Gael looked set to retain power in Ireland as vote counting in the European Union member鈥檚 general election resumed on Sunday.
New EU chiefs visit Kyiv on first day of mandate
The EU鈥檚 new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office.
Moody鈥檚 downgrades Hungary outlook on institutional 鈥榳eaknesses鈥�
The US ratings agency Moody鈥檚 downgraded its outlook for Hungary鈥檚 government debt Friday citing 鈥榠nstitutional and governance weaknesses鈥� and concerns its antagonistic relationship with the EU could have financial consequences...
Bangladesh urges EU to recognise Palestine
Bangladesh has urged the European Union member states to expedite their formal recognition of the State of Palestine, affirming this as a crucial step toward legitimising and empowering...
