N Korea says military ties with Russia to ensure ‘peace, stability’ in Europw, Asia
North Korea on Monday defended its military cooperation with Russia, saying ties were aimed at ‘ensuring peace and stability’ in Europe and Asia...
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EU, France hail Bangladesh’s role in UN peacekeeping
The European Union and France on Thursday praised the dedication and professionalism of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions across the globe, as the world is observing the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Trump delays EU tariffs until July 9
US president Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would pause his threatened 50-per cent tariffs on the European Union until July 9, after a ‘very nice call’ with European Commision president Ursula von der Leyen...
German minister urges ‘serious talks’ with US on tariffs
German finance minister Lars Klingbeil on Sunday urged ‘serious negotiations’ with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened to bring in 50-percent tariffs on imports from the European Union...
EU seeks to relax rules on turning away asylum seekers
The EU unveiled plans on Tuesday to make it easier to send asylum seekers to certain third countries in the latest overhaul aimed at reducing migration to the bloc, sparking criticism from rights groups.
Iran says ready to rebuild ‘mutual trust’ with Europe
Iran’s top diplomat said Sunday his country was ready to rebuild trust with European powers considering whether to reimpose UN sanctions on the Islamic republic under a 2015 nuclear deal.
Apparel exports to EU surge by 33pc
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union showed a strong upward trend in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, with total earnings increasing by 33 per cent compared to the same period in 2024...
China, EU suspend Brazil chicken imports over bird flu
China and the European Union have suspended imports of chicken meat from Brazil, the world’s biggest exporter of the commodity, after an outbreak of bird flu on a farm in the South American country, officials said Friday...
Lutfey Siddiqi briefs diplomats on labour reform progress
Reviewing the past eight months of progress on labour reforms and outlining the government’s roadmap ahead, special envoy to the chief adviser for international affairs Lutfey Siddiqi on Monday conveyed to the top Western nations’ ambassadors and high commissioners that they had made a ‘dramatic progress’.
Albanians vote in election
Albanians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country’s European Union ambitions.
EU, Critical Mahmood collaborate to raise clean energy awareness
The European Union and renowned Bangladeshi hip-hop artiste Critical Mahmood have launched a campaign titled I’ve Got the Power, said a press release on Friday.
Efforts under way to enhance legal immigration in Italy: adviser
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said that efforts are under way to expand legal immigration across European countries, including Italy.
EU pursuing political solution to Rohingya crisis: envoy
Ambassador and head of delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller said the EU is working for a political solution to the Rohingya crisis in support of a safe, voluntary, and dignified return of the forcibly displaced...
RMG exports to EU rise by 37pc in Jan-Feb
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union witnessed an increase of 37 per cent to $3.69 billion in January and February of 2025, according to Eurostat data, compiled by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association...
EU asylum approvals up in 2024
The European Union granted protection to 4,37,900 asylum seekers in 2024, up seven per cent on the previous year, the bloc’s statistics agency said on Friday.
EuroCham concerned over ‘unequal’ trade concessions to US
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) urged the Interim Government to avoid discrimination against European Union companies, as Bangladesh would consider offering substantial trade concessions to the United States...
Home adviser urges EU states to open visa centre in Dhaka
Home affairs adviser retired Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday requested the European Union ambassador to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, to facilitate the establishment of a visa centre in Dhaka for the EU member states that currently do not issue visas from Bangladesh...
EU announces 1.6 billion euros in new aid for Palestinians
The European Union on Monday announced a new three-year financial support package for the Palestinians worth up to 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion)...
Europe vows more arms for Ukraine
Ukraine’s European allies vowed Friday to step up weapons deliveries as support from the United States dries up under president Donald Trump.
Bangladesh, EU eye conclusion of PCA negotiations by 2026
Bangladesh and the European Union have agreed to continue engaging in constructive dialogue, aiming to conclude the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement negotiations by next year.
Cultural awakening, liberty of artists and state
DO ARTISTS or cultural personae in a state enjoy freedom in expressing their thoughts and philosophy and in reflecting them in their creation? Does the state allow a free reign to artists to sail as they dream of? If not, how do these two reconcile or, otherwise, survive in a system? The debate has been long-drawn especially since the European Renaissance, but it is yet to...
EU proposes 25pc tariffs on US goods
The EU plans tariffs of up to 25 percent on US goods in retaliation for levies on metals, but will spare bourbon to shield European wine and spirits from reprisals, according to a document seen by AFP on Tuesday...
US leader Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs
US president Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world including some of its closest trading partners, in a move that risks sparking a ruinous trade war.
UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
New rules came into force Wednesday requiring European visitors to the UK to buy an online entry permit as the government revised longstanding regulations to boost border security...
Tesla sales tumble in Europe in March
Tesla sales kept falling in March in many European markets as it suffered from a double blow of boycotts against the policies of its founder Elon Musk and an ageing model line-up...
Tesla sales sink by nearly half in Europe
Tesla sales plunged in the European Union in the first two months of the year, auto industry figures showed Tuesday, as Elon Musk’s politics and ageing models may be turning consumers away.
EU tariffs not a deterrent, says Chinese EV maker XPeng
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said Friday that European Union tariffs on EVs made in China have had a ‘large economic impact’ but will not deter the firm’s plans to tap European markets...
European leaders, military brass meet over Ukraine peace plans
Senior military figures and European leaders gathered Thursday to thrash out plans for long-term peace in Ukraine, as the United States and Russia prepared for fresh talks on ending the war...
Bangladesh's apparel exports to EU rise by 61pc in Jan
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union have recorded significant growth in the beginning of 2025, rising by 60.9 per cent to 1.91 billion euros in January, compared with 1.19 billion euros in the same month of 2024...
EU providing €2 million to Bangladesh to support July uprising injured
The European Union on Wednesday launched a project to support around 8,000 individuals severely affected by the violence and disruption which occurred in the context of the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh...
