European Union (EU)

Geopolitical tensions: Impact on climate-vulnerable nations

Climate change efforts often face resistance from political leaders who focus more on issues like job creation, energy independence, and security.

EU strengthens hate speech rules on Facebook, YouTube, X

The European Union (EU) has updated its code of conduct on online hate speech, requiring social media platforms like Meta’s Facebook, Elon Musk’s X, and Google’s YouTube to step up efforts to tackle harmful content. The European Commission announced the changes on Monday, integrating the code into the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).

‘We want this political transition to be successful’

The European Union sees a sea of change in post-August 5 Bangladesh and aims to support the political transition, broadening and deepening its ties with the country amid global geopolitical shifts.

Partnership agreement: EU postpones negotiations with Dhaka

The European Union has postponed its first round of negotiation with Bangladesh on a new agreement meant to elevate its partnership with the South Asian country.

Europe must fight the far-right surge

Far-right populist parties performed exceptionally well in the European Parliament elections, finishing first in France, Italy, and three other countries.

Go for recycled garments to boost exports

Bangladesh should soon go for producing recycled garment products that meet global environmental safety standards to increase its exports to the European Union (EU), according to speakers at an event.

BGMEA seeks extension of EU's Everything but Arms facility

EU ambassador meets BGMEA president in Dhaka

EU wants to invest more in Bangladesh

EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley meets Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali

FBCCI, EU to work together for bilateral trade

EU ambassador meets FBCCI president in Dhaka

March 31, 2022
March 31, 2022

Russia wants gas payments in roubles from April 1

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned "unfriendly" countries, including all EU members, that they would be cut off from Russian gas unless they opened an account in roubles to pay for deliveries.

July 7, 2020
July 7, 2020

Bangladesh Red Crescent Society gets Tk 90.6 lakh from EU to combat flood impacts

In response to severe flooding that submerged parts of Bangladesh in late June, the European Union is providing EUR 100,000 (Tk 90.6 lakh) to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society for early anticipatory action in order to reduce impacts on the most affected communities.

July 2, 2020
July 2, 2020

EU announces around Tk 300cr fund for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar

The European Union has announced €32 million (around Tk 304 crore) for some one million Rohingyas sheltered in Cox’s Bazar and Bangladeshi host communities, an EU Delegation in Dhaka said in a statement today.

May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020

EU announces 1.1m euro to minimise Bangladesh’s Amphan damages

European Union (EU) has decided to provide 1.1 million euro to Bangladesh for helping recover damages triggered by cyclone Amphan last week.

May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020

Europe mobilising over 334m euro for fight against Covid-19 in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) has said it is mobilising over 334 million euro [equivalent to around 31 billion BDT] for the fight against Covid-19 and its consequences in Bangladesh.

May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020

EU provides Tk 428 crore to Bangladesh for reforms in education sector

The European Union today transferred EUR 46.125 million (Tk 428 crore) to the Bangladesh government to support key national reforms in the education sector.

April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020

€24m in support from EU to Bangladesh for social security reforms

The European Union (EU) has transferred 24 million euros (Tk 230 crore) to Bangladesh to support key national reforms in social security amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which has put the country’s economy under serious stress.

February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020

PM seeks continued EU support for Rohingya repatriation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks continued support of the European Union (EU) to ensure safe and dignified return of the forcibly displaced Rohingya people.

March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019

Ensure safety measures in building sector: EU

The European Union (EU) encourages the government of Bangladesh to take policy measures in the economic sectors in Bangladesh, including in the building sector like RMG, to ensure safety at workplace.

March 20, 2019
March 20, 2019

Google fined $1.7b for search ad blocks in third EU sanction

Google was fined 1.49 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for blocking rival online search advertisers, the third large European Union antitrust penalty for the Alphabet business in only two years.