European Union

EU lists Bangladesh among 7 'safe' countries, tightening asylum rules

The move, criticised by rights groups, is set to allow EU governments to process asylum applications filed from citizens of those countries more quickly

EuroCham Bangladesh launched to strengthen relations with EU

EU Ambassador Michael Miller reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to strengthening business opportunities and promoting sustainable practices.  

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

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Brexit sparks calls for other EU votes

The UK's vote to leave the EU sparks demands from far-right parties for referendums in other member states.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Britain votes to leave EU

Britain has voted to break out of the European Union, national media declares. The UK has voted by 52% to 48% to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.

June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016

British politician quits Brexit camp, citing 'lies and xenophobia'

British politician, Sayeeda Warsi accuses those campaigning for Britain to leave the European Union of spreading lies, hate and xenophobia, saying she is switching to the "Remain" camp.

June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016

Debate on Bangladesh: EU for ‘political dialogue’

Expressing concern over the current situation in Bangladesh, the European Union has pressed for political dialogue in a debate over the country’s issue at its parliament.

May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016

RECENT KILLINGS TARNISH BANGLADESH’S TOLERANT IMAGE

Not only the European Union, but the rest of the world is also beginning to express concern about the spate of killings by extremists in Bangladesh over the last three years.

May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016

Austria 'rejects far-right president, elects Van der Bellen'

Independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen wins Austria's presidential election, preventing Norbert Hofer from becoming the EU's first far-right head of state, the BBC has been told.

April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016

Merkel, EU officials heading to Turkey to promote migrant deal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, top EU officials are due to visit the Turkish-Syrian border to promote a controversial month-old migrant deal.

April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

Govt appoints new envoys for 4 countries

Bangladesh government has appointed new envoys to United Kingdom, Belgium, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, foreign ministry says.

April 8, 2016
April 8, 2016

EU threatens to put sanctions on Panama, other tax havens

A European Union official threatens to sanction Panama and other nations if they don't cooperate fully to fight money laundering and tax evasion, after a leak of data showed the small country remains a key destination for people who want to hide money.

April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016

Govt requests EU to legalise illegal Bangladeshi expats

The government requests a visiting European Union delegation to legalise Bangladeshi nationals, who are staying in different European countries after expiry of their valid documents.