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

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.

May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018

Facebook's Zuckerberg faces EU Parliament grilling

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg meets with leaders of the European Parliament today to answer questions about how the data of millions of Facebook users ends up in the hands of a political consultancy.

April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018

EU wants inclusive, credible polls in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) at a meeting here hoped that the government of Bangladesh will ensure conditions for credible, transparent and inclusive elections.

April 15, 2018
April 15, 2018

EU's tough new data protection rules

The European Union (EU) introduces tough new data protection rules next month to give people more control over the way their personal information is used online, as Facebook is grilled over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018

UK and EU agree Brexit transition terms

Britain agrees to a potentially unpalatable deal to avoid a "hard border" for Northern Ireland to win agreement from the European Union that it would retain most EU benefits for nearly two years after Brexit.

March 4, 2018
March 4, 2018

Trump threatens to tax European auto imports

US President Donald Trump keeps up pressure on trading partners, threatening European automakers with a tax on imports if the European Union retaliates against his plan to slap tariffs on aluminum and steel.

February 26, 2018
February 26, 2018

EU agrees to prepare sanctions on Myanmar generals

European Union foreign ministers agree to prepare sanctions against Myanmar generals over the killings of Rohingya Muslims and to strengthen the EU arms embargo, accusing state security forces of grave human rights abuses.

February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018

EU needs to reassess ties with Myanmar

The mass exodus of Rohingyas in the face of persecution makes it necessary for the European Union to reassess its relations with Myanmar, Members of the European Parliament (MEP) has said.