European Union

EU to continue working with Bangladesh

European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Rense Teerink yesterday said the EU wanted to continue working with Bangladesh.
5 March 2019, 21:34 PM

India, China, US 4th highest carbon dioxide emitters: Study

India, China, the US and the European Union (EU) have been ranked as the world’s top four emitters respectively of carbon dioxide accounting for 58 percent of global emissions in 2017, according to a study.
6 December 2018, 06:55 AM

EU threatens to slap sanctions

The European Union has threatened to impose trade sanctions on Myanmar if it does not address the widespread human rights violations against the Rohingyas in Rakhine and other minorities in Kachin and Shan states.
2 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Ruling party retains power

European Union observers yesterday listed several problems in Zimbabwe's presidential and parliamentary election, including voter intimidation and mistrust in the electoral commission, as the main opposition leader accused the ruling party of trying to rig the result.
1 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Anti-Narcotics Drive: EU calls for probe into all deaths

The European Union missions in Dhaka have called for a complete investigation into all the deaths related to the ongoing drive against narcotics.
4 June 2018, 18:00 PM

US levies steel, aluminum tariffs on allies, risks trade war

Washington will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico from midnight today ending months of uncertainty over potential exemptions and sharply escalating the risk of a trade war.
31 May 2018, 13:59 PM

Russia, SAARC, EU mourn plane crash deaths

Russian President Vladimir Putin,South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the European Union expresses heartfelt condolences to all the victims of the plane crash of the US Bangla flight in Kathmandu, Nepal.
13 March 2018, 06:05 AM

EU stresses fair, inclusive polls for prosperity

The European Union said free, fair and inclusive elections in accordance with international standards will contribute to creating a more prosperous Bangladesh.
9 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Fair, inclusive polls to contribute to build prosperous Bangladesh: European Union

The European Union has said free, fair and inclusive elections in the period ahead, in accordance with international standards for democratic elections, will contribute to creating a more prosperous Bangladesh.
9 December 2017, 06:56 AM

Resolving Rohingya Crisis: Europe stands by Bangladesh

Germany, Sweden and the European Union yesterday extended their strong support to Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue. They also highly appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her great humanitarian gesture of sheltering tens of thousands of forcibly displaced Rohingyas in Bangladesh, reports BSS.
19 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Rohingya problem world’s fastest-growing crisis: EU

European Union Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides describes the Rohingya crisis as the fastest-growing crisis in the world saying the EU has decisively stepped up its aid to Rohingya communities.
31 October 2017, 16:13 PM

EU waits for Myanmar's response

The European Union has said it wants to see Myanmar's response to the international community's appeal to resolve the Rohingya crisis before taking any tough measures like imposing economic embargo against the country.
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Irregular Migrants: Bangladesh, EU finalise terms for return

After intense negotiations, Bangladesh and the European Union have finalised a draft agreement on the modalities on the return of irregular Bangladeshi migrants from 28 EU countries.
30 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Next Elections: EU may send 150-member observer team

Pierre Mayaudon, outgoing EU ambassador and the head of delegation, has reiterated the European Union's interest in sending a 150-member election observer team for the next general polls in Bangladesh.
22 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Return of Irregular Migrants: EU presses for speeding up negotiations

The European Union (EU) has warned Bangladesh to conclude negotiations for repatriation of thousands of illegal Bangladeshi
14 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Wind of change in Europe

All this means two things. First, small people's voice is becoming heard and second, decent-minded souls far outnumber the hateful lot. The silent majority must speak up and take charge.
29 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Air cargo to EU banned

The European Union (EU) has just put Bangladesh on the list of high-risk countries in terms of operating cargo services by air and sea to the EU countries.
6 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Brexit heightens global economic risks, says G20

The UK's vote to leave the European Union adds to risks for the global economy, finance chiefs say at the G20 summit in China.
24 July 2016, 12:35 PM

MEPs call for deep EU reform and swift Brexit to end uncertainty

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) stress upon urgent need for reforms to ensure that the EU lives up to its citizens’ expectations.
28 June 2016, 12:39 PM

The UK's EU referendum: All you need to know

This article is designed to be an easy-to-understand guide now that the UK has voted to leave the European Union.
24 June 2016, 11:44 AM