- Israel to release 602 prisoners in Gaza swap Saturday: Palestinian NGO
- Fire breaks out at sawmill in Khilgaon
- Babar returns home performing Umrah
- Champions Trophy: Rickelton, Markram power proteas to 315 against Afghans
- It’s not that you will forget Bengali just by learning English: CA
- Independence won thru student-mass people's blood must be retained: Annie
- Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo observes IML Day
- Faruque warns of conspiracy if election is delayed
- Govt emphasizes preserving endangered languages and ensuring diversity: Foreign Secretary
- Saudi Ambassador extends greetings in Bengali on Feb 21
- Discussion on mother tongue held in Bandarban
- No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year’s fitness buzzword is ‘recovery’
- Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for children
- Only election can restore true democracy: Rizvi
- 25 foreign nationals pay tribute to language martyrs
- South Africa wins the toss, decides to bat against Afghanistan
- Hamas gave body of 'Gazan woman' not hostage Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu
- ADB, World Bank partner on FMRF to increase development impact
- Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan
- Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever
EU wants Bangladesh successfully transition from ‘autocracy to democracy’
Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) 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 organizations, reports UNB. We want your transition to succeed. We...
EU nation confirms resumption of Russian gas supply via TurkStream
Slovakia has resumed importing Russian natural gas through the TurkStream pipeline after Ukraine halted transit via its territory, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced. The move helps Slovakia avert an energy crisis after Kievs refusal to renew its transit agreement with Moscow forced several EU...
Erdogan welcomes EU decision to suspend Syria sanctions
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the European Unions decision to suspend sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the importance of fully lifting them in the future. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, he also underscored the need to maintain the cease-fire in Gaza, the...
US sanctions threaten ICC's independence: EU
The EU on Friday warned sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) threaten its independence and the wider judicial system, after US President Donald Trump punished the court over its probes into America and Israel. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday saying the court in The...
Impartial judiciary needed in Bangladesh: EU
The European Union (EU) has emphasized the need for a strong, impartial, and efficient judiciary in Bangladesh to safeguard fundamental rights and promote transparency. A strong, impartial and efficient judiciary is essential for protecting fundamental rights, ensuring accountability, promoting...
Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defence
EU leaders huddle Monday with Britains prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europes defences faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands Americas allies spend much more. The gathering in Brussels is billed as a triple first: the first time the European...
EU backs transparent, inclusive, credible election reforms in Bangladesh
The European Union (EU) has said it looks forward to continuing their collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new avenues to build partnership, including through a possible Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Bangladesh and the EU. In a recent letter to Chief Adviser...
EU military chief wants European troops in Greenland
The European Unions (EU) military chief General Robert Brieger has said that it would make sense to station European troops in Greenland following US President Donald Trumps repeated calls for acquiring the autonomous Danish territory. In my view, it would make perfect sense not only to station...
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Solar overtook coal in the European Unions electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the blocs power sector, according to a report released Thursday. Gas generation, meanwhile, declined for the fifth year in a row and fossil-fuelled power dipped to a...
EU,UN Women sign €4.8 million deal for gender equality in Bangladesh
The European Union and UN 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, reports UNB. The project is aligned with the government of Bangladeshs commitment to...
Europe extends hand to US, warns of 'race to bottom'
The European Union (EU) signalled its readiness to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, warning of the need to avoid a trade conflict that would hurt both sides and the global economy. While Trump refrained from using his first day in office to launch tariffs on...
EU, UN Women sign €4.8M agreement to prevent gender-based violence in Bangladesh
The European Union and UN Women have signed a partnership agreement to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces, workplaces and tertiary educational institutions in Bangladesh. This very important agreement was signed at the EU office in Dhaka. The project is aligned with the...
Meta, Google, TikTok, X pledge to combat hate speech under EU code
Meta, Google, TikTok, and X have committed to European lawmakers to enhance efforts in preventing and removing illegal hate speech on their platforms. The European Commission integrated a revised set of voluntary commitments into the Digital Services Act (DSA) on Monday that aim to help...
EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
The European Union (EU) has said it remains ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition underpinned by the rule of law, human rights, and democracy,reports UNB. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller met the leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami recently and discussed the...
Spain plans 100 per cent tax for homes bought by non-EU residents
Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100 per cent on the value ofproperties bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK. Announcing the move, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the unprecedented measure was necessary to meet the countrys housing emergency. The...
EU envoy Michael Miller meets Mirza Fakhrul
European Union (EU) Ambassador in Dhaka Michael Miller met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed a range of issues relating to Bangladeshs upcoming election, democratic transition and foreign investment. The hour-long meeting was held...
EU, EIB to support Bangladesh's environmental protection efforts
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced that the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) will support Bangladesh in its environmental protection efforts, aligned with government priorities. The support will include technical assistance,...
EIB VP to visit Dhaka for Bangladesh-EU cooperation talks
European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Nicola Beer is set to visit Dhaka tomorrow (Jan 7) for a three-day trip to review existing partnerships, discuss various issues and explore expanded investment cooperation with the Interim Government. The EIB, owned by the 27 EU member states, is the...
Three to die for killing EUB student
A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced three people to death for killing Ismail Hossain Jisan, a Civil Engineering student of European University of Bangladesh (EUB). Judge of the Dhaka Metropolitan Session Judge Court-5, Farzana Yeasmin delivered the verdict. The condemned convicts are --...
Russians have greater media freedom on Telegram than EU citizens, says Durov
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has stated that Russians enjoy more media freedom on the platform than EU citizens, in a New Years message posted Tuesday, reports RT. Durov highlighted that while some Russian media outlets are banned in the EU under the Digital Services Act (DSA) and sanctions, all...
EU's new common charger rules come into force
New European Union regulations requiring all new smartphones, tablets, and cameras to use a universal charger have officially come into effect. The change, which took place on Saturday, mandates that all devices sold in the 27-nation bloc must be equipped with a USB-C portthe EUs chosen standard...
Bangladesh garment exports to EU grew 34% in Oct: Eurostat
The exports of Bangladeshi garment products to the European Union (EU) saw a significant increase of 34 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to data from the European statistics agency. This growth highlights the continued strong demand for Bangladeshs apparel in...
US, UK, EU condemn sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by military tribunal
The United States has expressed deep concern over the sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by a military tribunal for their alleged roles in the May 9, 2023, protests. The U.S. criticized the military courts for lacking judicial independence, transparency, and adherence to due process, calling on...
Qatar vows to halt EU gas sales over due diligence law
Qatar will cease gas exports to the European Union if the bloc enforces its new corporate due diligence law, Reuters said, the energy minister of the country Saad al-Kaabi warned in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive,...
Talent Partnership to ensure safe, dignified migration: Ambassador Miller
Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said the EU-Bangladesh Talent Partnership has been designed to be transformative and win-win. It will ensure safe and dignified migration, including the respect of human rights, he said. In parallel to...
EU signs deal with Starlink’s competitor
The EU has signed a deal for its IRIS constellation of 290 communication satellites that will operate in both medium and low-earth orbit. The Starlink rival will provide secure connectivity to governmental users as well as private companies and European citizens, and bring high-speed internet to...
UN chief urges de-escalation amid Israeli airstrikes on Syria
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the hundreds of Israeli air strikes on Syrian territory, calling for an urgent need to de-escalate violence on all fronts throughout the country, according to his spokesman. Meanwhile, United States National...
27 envoys of EU countries to meet CA today
The European Union (EU) Ambassadors from the 27 EU member states, including 20 non-resident ambassadors, as well as the EU ambassador in Dhaka will meet Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Monday. Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, spokesperson of the foreign ministry confirmed this to the media. The...