China hopes Europe will make 'rational choice' as transatlantic alliance shifts
China hopes Europe will make 'rational choice' as transatlantic alliance shifts

The European Union should safeguard its interests and make the rational choice of turning further towards China given the uncertainty generated by the new administration in the United States, Chinas state-run Global Times said in an editorial. The EUs trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, is due to land...

EU Ambassador meets Fakhrul; discusses election, reforms
EU Ambassador meets Fakhrul; discusses election, reforms

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (March 20)and discussed a range of issues relating to Bangladeshs upcoming elections, reforms and bilateral issues. The hour-long meeting, which began around 11 am, was held at...

EU to impose retaliatory tariffs against Trump's steel and aluminum duties starting April 1
EU to impose retaliatory tariffs against Trump's steel and aluminum duties starting April 1

The European Union announced Wednesday (March 12) that it will impose retaliatory tariffs in response to the Trump administrations decision to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25%. These countermeasures, targeting industrial and agricultural products, will take effect on April 1....

EU to provide €68m aid for Rohingyas
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 suspends sanctions on key Syria economic sectors
EU suspends sanctions on key Syria economic sectors

The European Union on Monday eased sanctions on Syrias energy, transport and banking sectors in a bid to help the countrys reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Syrias new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions imposed on Assads regime during the civil war....

RMG exports to EU grow by 4.86% in 2024
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...

Vance's speech to European audience raises eyebrows with half-truths, culture war complaints
Vance's speech to European audience raises eyebrows with half-truths, culture war complaints

In Munich, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech on totalitarianism, but it wasnt directed at Moscow following its brutal invasion of Ukraine. Instead, he targeted Europe, particularly its allies in the European Union. Vance referred to what he called the enemy within, accusing European...

Impartial judiciary needed in Bangladesh: EU
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...

EU assures EC of every assistance, stresses on electoral reforms
EU assures EC of every assistance, stresses on electoral reforms

European Union (EU) has assured the Election Commission (EC) of all kinds of assistance ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin also told them, The EC has deployed all its resources to ensure fair and acceptable elections. A...

EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
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...

EU calls for consensus on priority reforms in Bangladesh
EU calls for consensus on priority reforms in Bangladesh

With the submission of the recommendations of the first four reform commissions on 15 January, the European Union (EU) now looks to the interim government and political parties to identify priority reforms on which there is consensus, reports UNB. The EU on Friday said it stands ready to support...

Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas to European Union
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas to European Union

Russian gas supplies to European Union (EU) states via Ukraine are to end on Wednesday, when a five-year deal between Ukraines gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russias Gazprom expires. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to earn additional billions on...