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EU honours courage of Bangladesh’s pro-democracy movement
Aug 6, 2025On the first anniversary of the student-led mass revolt, the European Union honored the people of Bangladesh today, recognizing their sacrifice and tenacity in the fight for a fair and democratic future. “One year ago, Bangladeshis... -
EU chief von der Leyen faces no confidence vote
Jul 11, 2025EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faced a confidence vote Thursday that, while having little chance of succeeding, has exposed frictions among her supporters and complaints about her leadership style. European lawmakers were set to vote... -
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU surge to $8.07b
Jun 24, 2025Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) have surged to $8.07 billion during the January-April period of 2025 up from $6.51 billion during the same period in 2024. The country’s readymade garment exports in the... -
EU chief says Netanyahu ‘negotiated’ solution on Iran best ‘in long term’
Jun 16, 2025European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said she told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a telephone call Sunday that diplomacy was ultimately best on Iran, but stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.... -
EU urges all to engage constructively to lead democratic Bangladesh
Jun 8, 2025Today, the European Union (EU) Delegation in Bangladesh urged all parties involved to participate positively in this process, given that Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has declared a schedule for elections. “The Chief Adviser has... -
EU agrees reprisals against China over medical devices
Jun 3, 2025European Union member states voted on Monday to exclude Chinese companies from selling medical devices within the bloc’s public procurement market. This decision marks a retaliatory measure against Beijing’s restrictions on European imports in the medical... -
EU chief vows to advance trade talks after ‘good’ Trump call
May 26, 2025European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday she held a “good call” with U.S. President Donald Trump, following his recent threat of 50-percent tariffs on the bloc. Von der Leyen vowed to move “swiftly”... -
EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury
Apr 24, 2025The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. The penalties threaten to cause more tension in the... -
EU wants Bangladesh enhance renewable energy use by over 3%
Apr 24, 2025The European Union (EU) today expected Bangladesh to enhance its renewable energy use by over 3 percent through restructuring the South Asian nation’s energy sector alongside pursuing political stability through democratic elections. “We expect Bangladesh to... -
New Zealand says trans-Pacific, EU nations can defend free trade
Apr 10, 2025New Zealand’s prime minister proposed Thursday a new alliance to battle global export restrictions, enlisting members of a 12-nation trans-Pacific free trading agreement and the European Union. The US tariffs had “shocked” financial markets, though Donald...
