BD seeks EU support for US$ 200b to LDCs
BD seeks EU support for US$ 200b to LDCs

Bangladesh has urged European Union(EU) to support a proposal for allocating US$ 200 billion to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and the most climate vulnerable countries so that these nations can effectively respond to the challenges of the climate crisis. Bangladesh made the call at a...

UN decides holding high-level conference on Rohingya next year
UN decides holding high-level conference on Rohingya next year

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution deciding to hold an all-stakeholder high-level UN Conference in 2025 to propose a time-bound plan for sustainable resolution of the Rohingya crisis, reports BSS. This high-level Conference is part of a call from the Bangladesh Chief...

Fakhrul meets EU delegation
Fakhrul meets EU delegation

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir had a meeting with a delegation of the European Union (EU) and discussed various issues of mutual interests. The meeting, which lasted about an hour, began at 3:40 pm on Monday at the Gulshan residence of EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, Michael...

Karachi to Chattogram: 1st direct cargo vessel brought industrial raw materials, consumer goods
Karachi to Chattogram: 1st direct cargo vessel brought industrial raw materials, consumer goods

The Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan vessel that arrived at Chattogram Port from Karachi has brought industrial raw materials and consumer goods to Bangladesh. The Panama-flagged vessel from the financial capital of Pakistan carried goods supplied by 18 exporters of Pakistan. It arrived at in Chattogram on...

EU to discuss sanctions, ‘suspending political dialogue with Israel’
EU to discuss sanctions, ‘suspending political dialogue with Israel’

Foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) will discuss proposals to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements and suspend political dialogue with Israel, reports Al Jazeera. The blocs foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced he is proposing the measures because of the many violations...

EU fines Meta $840 million for 'abusive' practices on FB marketplace
EU fines Meta $840 million for 'abusive' practices on FB marketplace

The European Union has imposed a hefty fine of nearly 800 million euros ($840 million) on Meta, accusing the company of breaching antitrust rules by giving users of its Facebook platform automatic access to Facebook Marketplace, its classified ads service. The European Commission stated on Thursday...

BD-EU talks kick off on 'Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement'
BD-EU talks kick off on 'Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement'

Bangladesh and the European Union on Tuesday kicked off the two-day-long first introductory meeting in Dhaka in the run up to the negotiations on a Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with a view to taking the relations to a new height, reports UNB. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam,...

Asif Mahmud refutes claims of party formation by students
Asif Mahmud refutes claims of party formation by students

The adviser for labour and employment as well as youth and sports Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has condemned the spread of propaganda regarding the formation of political parties by students involved in the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said this during a courtesy...

EU expects interim govt to hold elections after necessary reforms
EU expects interim govt to hold elections after necessary reforms

The European Union (EU) expects the interim government to complete all reforms and fulfill the democratic election process. The delegation of the European Union (EU) Embassy met with adviser to the ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and the ministry of Information...

EU to work on Bangladesh’s rapid renewable energy expansion
EU to work on Bangladesh’s rapid renewable energy expansion

Michael Miller, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh has said there are many opportunities to work more on renewable energies in Bangladesh which has a low amount of renewable capacity, reports UNB. He said it does mean that the opportunity is there to expand renewable energy...

EU eyes right process towards Bangladesh polls along with mindfulness to rule of law
EU eyes right process towards Bangladesh polls along with mindfulness to rule of law

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller acknowledged the broader support and popularity of the interim government and said there has to be democratic elections at the end of the process, leading to a new parliament and a government with peoples mandate staying mindful of...

EU will back govt’s ongoing reform initiatives: Rizwana
EU will back govt’s ongoing reform initiatives: Rizwana

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said the European Union (EU) will back the ongoing reform initiatives of the interim government, reports BSS. She said that the EU has also stated that it would support Bangladesh in expanding renewable energy...

Bangladesh experienced 3.53% decrease as EU import drops 3.63%
Bangladesh experienced 3.53% decrease as EU import drops 3.63%

The European Unions apparel imports saw a 3.63% decline from January to August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting a broader global trend of reduced apparel consumption. According to the latest data, total imports dropped from US$ 61.56 billion to US$ 59.32 billion....

Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’

Maia Sandu, the pro-western president of European country Moldova, blamed an unprecedented assault on our countrys freedom and democracy by foreign forces on Sunday night, as a pivotal referendum on EU membership remained too close to call with most votes counted. Moldovans went to the polls...

China, EU, and Africa collaborate on using bamboo as a plastic alternative
China, EU, and Africa collaborate on using bamboo as a plastic alternative

A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa highlighted chances for working together on technology and sustainable practices, especially using bamboo as a plastic alternative. The event, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and the...

Saudi prince in Brussels as EU holds summit with GCC
Saudi prince in Brussels as EU holds summit with GCC

The European Union(EU) opened its first summit with the Gulf states on Wednesday in Brussels, reports Arab News/Reuters. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel welcomed Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Crown Prince. Later, on Wednesday,...

EU wants to diversify trade relations with Bangladesh
EU wants to diversify trade relations with Bangladesh

Newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Tuesday said the EU wants to diversify trade relations with Bangladesh with more investment, and support Bangladeshs transition after LDC graduation. He also conveyed EUs readiness to support the reform agenda...

EU announced €21.5 million aid package for Bangladesh, others
EU announced €21.5 million aid package for Bangladesh, others

The European Commission has unveiled new financial support for humanitarian projects in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The Commission on Tuesday announced the new humanitarian aid package of 21.5 million for the Asia-Pacific region, bringing the total EU support to almost 95...