European Union (EU)

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

Meta plans to launch ad-free Facebook and Instagram in EU: reports

Meta Platforms Inc. is planning on launching ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram to users in the European Union nations for as much as $14/month, as per a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.  Under the unconfirmed plan, Meta would charge roughly 10 euros (about $10.49/BDT 1,163) a month on a desktop for a Facebook or Instagram account, and about 6 euros for each additional linked account.

Observers may help add credence to fairness of polls, CEC says in reply to EU

Observation by local and foreign observers may help add credence to the status of fairness of election and make them credible at home and abroad, the chief election commissioner (CEC) said in a letter to the EU.

Why is the EU pulling out of observing our election?

The government’s pledge for a free and fair election is no longer satisfying our international partners.

December 11, 2018
December 11, 2018

EU urges govt, EC to ensure credible polls

Ahead of the December 30 polls, the European Union along with Norway, Switzerland called upon the Bangladesh government, the Election Commission and other stake holders to protect and uphold the citizens' right to vote, freedom of expression and right to peaceful assembly.

November 30, 2018
November 30, 2018

Brexit future lies in MPs' hands: May

Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday said it was up to MPs to decide whether Britain leaves the European Union next March with no deal despite the potentially catastrophic impact.

November 26, 2018
November 26, 2018

EU polls experts arrive tomorrow

A two-member high-power European Union (EU) election expert mission will arrive in Dhaka to monitor the upcoming general elections.

September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018

Legitimate media freedoms under threat: EU diplomats

Responding to the newly passed Digital Security Act-2018 in Bangladesh which has drawn serious concern over press freedom and the right to freedom of expression, European diplomats in Dhaka have said the law will suppress and criminalise legitimate media freedoms.

August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018

EU's security must no longer depend on US

French President Emmanuel Macron says that he would put forward new proposals for the European Union to boost its security, saying the bloc must stop depending on American might.

August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018

UK voters should make final Brexit decision if talks with EU collapse: poll

If Brexit talks break down without a deal, half of Britons believe the final decision over whether to leave the European Union should be taken by the public in a referendum, according to a survey of more than 10,000 people published today.

August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018

Stop violence on protesters, journalists

The European Union has called for an immediate end to “disproportionate violence” against peaceful student protesters and journalists. It also demanded an investigation for holding the perpetrators accountable.

July 19, 2018
July 19, 2018

EU hopes Bangladesh will hold fair, participatory elections

European Union hopes Bangladesh will be holding a fair and credible elections where all the parties will be participating in a democratic fashion.

June 26, 2018
June 26, 2018

Brexit bill becomes law, allowing UK to leave the EU

A bill enacting Britain's decision to leave the European Union has become law after months of debate, the speaker of parliament announces today to cheers from Conservative Party lawmakers.

June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018

Same-sex partners have EU residence rights

Same-sex partners of European Union (EU) citizens have the right to live in any member state whatever their nationality, the bloc's top court rules today, even in countries that do not recognise gay marriage.