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EU labels Bangladesh, six others ‘safe’ to fast-track migrant returns

The European Union has designated seven countries, including Bangladesh, as safe countries of origin to expedite asylum processing for applicants from these nations. Other countries included in the proposed list areKosovo,Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia, reports BBC. The EU has...

NCP leaders discuss Bangladesh's democratic transition with EU diplomats

Leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) met diplomats of the European countries on Tuesday and discussed the partys views and priorities. Both sides also discussed the European Unions support for Bangladeshs democratic transition, reports UNB. The ambassador-designate and head of the EU...

Hungary enshrines only two genders in constitution, defying EU policies

Hungarys parliament has passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two genders: male and female. The move defies broader European Union policies supporting LGBTQ+ rights and has sparked significant controversy, reads an RT report. The amendment, proposed by the ruling Fidesz-KDNP...

Meta to train AI models using public content in the EU

Meta announced on Monday that it will begin training its AI models using public content from Facebook and Instagram in the EU, including posts and comments, after previously halting the plan due to regulatory concerns over data privacy. The company said it would start the training process this...

EU markets watchdog warns of crypto-related financial stability risks

The European Unions securities watchdog warned on Tuesday that problems in the cryptocurrency industry could pose risks to broader financial stability in future, as the sector grows and as ties between it and traditional financial markets increase. The appeal for caution from the European...

EU moves to replace Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine amid growing concerns

The European Union is reportedly working to replace Elon Musks Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, citing concerns over the tech moguls growing criticism of Ukraines war effort and the potential risk of service disruption. Musks company, SpaceX, has been a major support for Ukraine,...

EU to use ‘every tool’ against US tariffs, trade chief warns

The European Union is ready to deploy every tool at its disposal to shield its market from the effects of new US tariffs, Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has warned. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on imports from countries accused of unfair...

Trump defends sweeping tariff policies, vows they 'will never change'

US President Donald Trump has firmly defended his controversial decision to impose sweeping tariffs on a majority of Americas trading partners. The move, which was announced earlier this week, has sent shockwaves through global markets and triggered a wave of backlash from world leaders, reports...

100% tariffs from India, 50% from EU: White House

Amid suspense over US President Donald Trumps Liberation Day tariff plans, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Monday that there wont be any exemptions on reciprocal tariffs, reports NDTV. Listing tariffs imposed on American products by foreign nations, Ms Leavitt said that...

French regulator orders ban on 2 Russian TV channels

The French telecommunications regulator, Arcom, has instructed local satellite operator Eutelsat to cease broadcasting two Russian channelsSTS and Channel 5. The decision stems from EU sanctions imposed in 2014 on the channels parent company, National Media Group (NMG), following Crimeas...

EU feeding Ukraine with ‘empty promises’ – Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the European Unions ability to realistically support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking on Thursday after a tense EU summit in Brussels, Orban asserted that the EU lacks the financial means to continue its support, reports RT....

Meta to launch generative AI assistant in the EU

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Thursday that it will introduce its generative artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, in the European Union starting this week, over a year after its debut in the US, reports BSS. Its taken longer than we would have liked to...

EU to provide €2mn aid for July uprising victims

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday launched a project to support around 8,000 individuals severely affected by the violence and disruption which occurred during the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh. The Pathways to Healing: A Survivor Centred Approach to Address Violence and Human...

EU envoy meets CHT adviser

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Saturday met with Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma at Parbotto Chattogram Complex in Dhaka. During the meeting, the Ambassador assured the EUs commitment to special cooperative investments in the CHT,...

EU calls for international standard election in Bangladesh: CEC

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said that the European Union (EU) aims to witness an election in Bangladesh that aligns with international standards. The Election Commission (EC) is committed to this and is working impartially to ensure the election is free, fair, and...

EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal conclusion

The EU welcomed the announcement on Friday that Armenia and Azerbaijan have finalized a peace agreement, marking a significant step toward resolving their long-standing conflict. The EU urged both countries to sign the treaty promptly, reads a DW report. Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have fought...

Huawei linked to EU Parliament bribery scandal as police raid Belgium, Portugal

A new bribery scandal involving Huawei has shaken the European Parliament, with police raids in Belgium and Portugal on Thursday. The operation is centered on allegations that lobbyists for the Chinese telecom giant bribed current and former European Parliament members to promote the companys...

Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning against efforts to provoke sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizing that Turkiye welcomes the moderate stance of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has pledged to punish those who break the law, amid increasing violence in the region, reads...

EU to strengthen peacekeeping in Bosnia as separatist laws suspended

The EU said Friday it would strengthen its peacekeeping presence in Bosnia after the countrys top court suspended separatist laws enacted by Bosnian Serb authorities. The European Union Force (EUFOR) announced that it will temporarily expand the size of its peacekeeping force in the country....

EU’s Von Der Leyen proposes $840 billion defense plan amid rising security concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a massive boost in defense spending, proposing that EU member states allocate approximately $840 billion to strengthen the blocs military capabilitiesmore than double its total defense expenditure in 2024, reports RT. Speaking on...

Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe reach record high in 2024, 96% rejected

The number of Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe hit a record high in 2024, though nearly 96% were rejected, according to data published on Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). A total of 43,236 Bangladeshis applied for asylum in EU+ countriesthe highest in a...

Erdogan calls for fair representation of Muslims in global decision-making

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed calls for greater Muslim representation in global decision-making bodies, emphasizing the need for U.N. Security Council reform. Muslims, who make up a quarter of the worlds population, should be represented as they deserve, he said at the 16th...

EU supports interim govt’s reform ambition: Hadja Lahbib

EU commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management Hadja Lahbib on Monday said the European Union is with the people of Bangladesh in supporting the reform ambitions of the interim government. I am with you and the European Union is with you in supporting the reform ambitions of...

EU to provide €68m aid for Rohingyas

Visiting EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib said that the EU will provide 68 million euros this year for the Rohingya response, reports BSS. She said: The European Union is providing 68 million euros this year for the Rohingya response, including host communities in Bangladesh, and for the Myanmar...

EU Commissioner Lahbib arrives in Dhaka

European Union (EU) Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management Hadja Lahbib arrived in Dhaka on Saturday on a three-day official visit. Secretary (east) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Md. Nazrul Islam received her at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport....

EU, BRAC launch project to combat gender-based violence

The European Union (EU) and BRAC officially launched the SHIKHA project on Thursday, an initiative aimed at tackling gender-based violence in society. Recent studies indicate that 80% of women in garment factories, 74% of female students in educational institutions, 94% of women using public...

RMG exports to EU grow by 4.86% in 2024

Bangladeshs readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) grew by 4.86% in 2024, reaching US$19.77 billion, up from $18.85 billion in 2023, according to Eurostat data. This steady growth was driven by value-added production, duty-free market access, improved workplace safety, and...

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...