- Bashundhara LP Gas recognised as ‘best brand’ for fifth time
- Minimum voter age should be stand at 17: CA
- Bus crushes vehicles on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway, 5 killed
- Transit was one-sided
- Refrain from using fireworks, firecrackers on 31st night: Environment ministry
- I am not missing BPL: Salahuddin
- Dollar market in turmoil as Bangladesh Bank considers new system
- Reforms and election preparations will proceed simultaneously: Chief Adviser
- Inkan unveils anti-fraud solution as business email compromise losses reach $5B annually
- Interpol-wanted Chechen suspect linked to Daesh captured in Istanbul
- Teen actor Hudson Meek, known for Baby Driver, dies after falling from moving vehicle
- ICT shows constable in custody as 2 cops arrested for burning bodies in Ashulia
- Study links airborne microplastics to infertility, cancer, other health risks
- Dhaka’s air quality marks 'unhealthy' this morning
- Japan, US announce strengthened guidelines for Extended Deterrence
- Smith's 34th test century puts Australia in control over India
- US warns of a famine for north Gaza amid aid groups' concern
- N. Korean troops suffering heavy battlefield losses: Ukraine's military
- Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh passes away at 92
- US condemns Hong Kong’s transnational crackdown on overseas activists
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...
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...
European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions, UN urges patience
UN refugee agency chief says returning refugees to Syria after fall of Bashar al-Assad should be voluntary and safe, reports Al Jazeera. The United Nations high commissioner for refugees calls for patience and vigilance in returning Syrian refugees to Syria after the ouster of President Bashar...
CA urges EU states to relocate visa centres to Dhaka from Delhi
Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged European Union (EU) member states to relocate their visa centres from New Delhi to Dhaka or other neighboring countries. He said this in a meeting with the diplomats of EU held at the Chief Advisors office in Tejgaon of the capital at 12pm on Monday....
Meeting held between CA, diplomats from EU member
The meeting between diplomats representing 27 European countries, stationed in Dhaka and New Delhi, and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus held on Monday, reports UNB. The meeting started at 12 pm at the CAs office, according to CAs press wing. Earlier on Sunday, Spokesperson at the Ministry...
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...
Russian FM Lavrov criticizes European leaders’ behavior at summits, calls it 'childish'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized European leaders for what he described as childish behavior during international summits. In an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, Lavrov claimed that European officials avoid engaging with him, even going so far as to run away when...
‘Surreal Elderhood’ created using OpenAI’s Text-to-Video model, Sora
Katsukokoiso.AI, a project by professional photographer Eugenio Marongiu, has harnessed OpenAIs unreleased text-to-video model, Sora, to create a striking piece titled Surreal Elderhood. The project aims to strike a balance between absurdity and realism, reflecting Marongius unique artistic vision....
Zelenskyy calls for 'NATO umbrella' to facilitate Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested on Friday that a ceasefire with Russia could be achieved if Ukrainian territories under Kyivs control were placed under the NATO umbrella. In an interview with Sky News, Zelenskyy proposed that the territories currently held by Ukraine could be protected...
EU states must respect ICC warrants: Borrell
European Union (EU) top diplomat Josep Borrell has also addressed the ICCs arrest warrants for Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, saying EU states must respect the ruling whether they like it or not, reports Al Jazeera. This is not something you...
EU urges an end to gender-based violence in Bangladesh
On Tuesday, Michael Miller, the Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, affirmed the EUs commitment to ensuring that all individuals, particularly women and girls, are free from gender-based violence and have access to safe spaces at home, in the workplace, and in public areas. I am...
Schengen visa rejections rise as Ankara urges EU for visa liberalization
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan informed lawmakers Thursday that Schengen visa applications from Turkish citizens have surged by 36% this year, but rejections have also increased. During a session with the Parliamentary Plan and Budget Commission in Ankara, Fidan discussed the foreign ministrys...
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Panama
A moderately shallow magnitude 5.2 earthquake was reported Wednesday evening near David, Distrito de David, Chiriqui, Panama, reports agencies. Citing German Research Centre for Geoscience (GFZ) media reported that the quake hit at 9:23 pm (Local Time) at a moderately shallow depth of 40 km....
European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts
The Exploration Company (TEC) disclosed on Monday that it has secured $160 million in funding to accelerate the development of its capsule, which is intended to transport astronauts and cargo to space stations. The funding round was led by venture capital firms Balderton Capital and Plural, with...
27 envoys of European countries to meet Prof Yunus soon in Dhaka
Diplomats representing 27 European countries, stationed in Dhaka and New Delhi, will together meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus soon in a show of support to his interim government and boost economic cooperation with Bangladesh, reports UNB. Never before, 27 ambassadors from the European...
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...
Migration to OECD countries reaches record high
Permanent migration to OECD countries surged to a new record in 2023, with 6.5 million people arriving, according to the latest OECD International Migration Outlook 2024 report, released on Thursday (Paris time). Alongside permanent migration, both temporary migration and asylum-seeking...
ECB's Villeroy warns Trump's economic agenda could threaten global economy and trigger inflation
Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the head of the Bank of France and a member of the European Central Bank (ECB), warned on Wednesday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps economic agenda could reignite inflation in the United States and negatively impact global economic growth. The programme risks...
Israeli fans clash with protesters in Amsterdam
Israeli football fans have clashed on Thursday night with pro-Palestinian protesters before and after a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in Amsterdam, reports Al Jazeera. The clashes took place outside the Johan Cruyff Arena, the citys main arena and Ajax Amsterdams home...
No justification for blocking Türkiye's EU accession bid: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that there is no justification for obstructing Türkiyes EU accession process, emphasizing that the countrys full membership is vital for the blocs peace and security. He made these remarks during his address at the fifth European Political Community (EPC)...
‘European Union with you’: Pampaloni tells Prof Yunus
The European Union on Wednesday informed the interim government that it is ready to support Bangladesh in every possible way in its reform initiatives and fight against corruption, reports UNB. The message is very clear. The European Union is with you. We want to support your reform...
US special envoy to visit Europe to discuss North Korean human rights
The US Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Ambassador Julie Turner will commence on a crucial European tour from November 5th to 8th, 2024. Her itinerary includes visits to London and Paris, where she will engage in high-level discussions with government officials, civil society...
French court overturns ban of Israeli companies
A Paris commercial court on Wednesday threw out a French government decision to ban Israeli companies from setting up stands or exhibiting hardware at the Euronaval defence trade fair, reports AFP. The court ordered the organisers to suspend the execution of the measures adopted against the...
New sanctions on Myanmar military suppliers
Opponents of Myanmars military government praised the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union, the U.K. and Canada targeting individuals and entities providing aviation fuel and equipment to the military. These measures come in response to the armys intensified airstrikes, which have...
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...
Concern over December order
Europe and America stand as Bangladeshs largest export markets, especially during the festive Christmas season when shoppers flock to branded stores for extensive sales. In this winter, eager customers rush to buy new clothing, and a significant number of apparel buyers look for Bangladeshi...
Europa Clipper's 6-Year journey: A long road to unlock Jupiter's enigmatic moon
Despite not heading directly to Jupiter, NASAs Europa Clipper mission is embarking on a six-year odyssey to explore the icy moon Europa. This extended travel time is primarily due to the spacecrafts chosen trajectory, which leverages the gravitational pull of Mars and Earth to gain the necessary...
Great opportunities as Eastern Europe seeks foreign workers
Eastern European countries are increasingly looking abroad to address critical labor shortages across key sectors, with Serbia, North Macedonia, and Romania emerging as prime destinations for foreign workers. In Serbia, a Southeast European nation classified as upper-middle-income, the...