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EU diplomats in Bangladesh 'very concerned' about reports of attacks on minorities: statement
"We urgently appeal to all parties to exercise restraint, reject communal violence and uphold the human rights of all Bangladeshis."
EU supply chain law is both a threat and an opportunity
How will it impact Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers?
European states expected to recognise Palestine by end May: Borrell
EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said this on Monday at the sidelines of a World Economic Forum special meeting in Riyadh
Polls irregularities: EU calls for ensuring timely probe
EU High Representative Josep Borrell, on behalf of the EU, in a statement today said they welcome the agreement of the Bangladesh authorities to make public the upcoming report and recommendations of the EU Election Expert Mission
EU seeks agreement on world's first AI law
The EU is racing to approve the world's first comprehensive AI law after the issue took on greater urgency when the ChatGPT bot burst onto the scene last year, highlighting AI's dizzying advances.
Foster enabling environment for civil society
The European Union has called on the Bangladesh government to foster an enabling environment for the civil society to carry out their work without fear of reprisals.
National polls: EU’s Election Exploratory Mission arrives for 2-week visit
A six-member Election Exploratory Mission from the European Union arrived in Dhaka early today to assess the overall environment surrounding the national elections scheduled for December this year or early next year
BGMEA again seeks extension of EU GSP
The garment makers' platform sits with EU ambassador today
EU to send election monitoring team to Bangladesh in July
The European Union will send an exploratory election monitoring mission to Bangladesh in July as the Election Commission has welcomed them in a written invitation..EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley confirmed the development to The Daily Star..He said he was very happy abou
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.