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Apple faces 'strong action' if App Store changes fall short, EU's Breton says

Apple is facing heat from European Union regulations in case it's app store changes are inadequate

Analysis / What does Red Sea disruption mean for Europe's economy?

While Red Sea trade disruptions has so far had negligible effect, it might change soon

Analysis / EU tech rules will create clicks, not competition

Alphabet, Meta Platforms , Apple , Amazon.com , ByteDance and Microsoft are the first targets of the Digital Markets Act, a 2022 law

EU 'deeply concerned' by political violence in Bangladesh

European Union in Bangladesh issued the statement on Twitter last night

Why carbon emissions could cost Bangladeshi RMG makers

Targets for carbon emissions are closing in fast on some of Bangladesh's largest trading partners. Some have set targets for 2030. Things are moving more quickly than anybody could have imagined on this issue.

Can Bangladesh overtake China to be EU’s biggest apparel source?

Bangladesh is poised to become the source of most of the European Union’s (EU) apparel as China, the largest apparel supplier worldwide, is witnessing a decrease in its share of trade with the bloc. 

EU announces € 3m for Bhasan Char

The European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, announced an additional funding of 3 million Euros for Bhasan Char.

EU to grant candidature to Ukraine to join bloc amid Russia war

European Union leaders on Thursday are set to make Ukraine a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc, a first step in a long and unpredictable journey toward full membership that could take many years to navigate.

Russia wants gas payments in roubles from April 1

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned "unfriendly" countries, including all EU members, that they would be cut off from Russian gas unless they opened an account in roubles to pay for deliveries.

November 20, 2017
November 20, 2017

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.

August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017

PM for boosting trade with EU countries

​Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina puts emphasis on boosting trade and investment between Bangladesh and European Union (EU) member states.

June 29, 2017
June 29, 2017

EU girds for stormy G20, climate battle with Trump

European leaders vow to defend the landmark Paris climate pact at a G20 summit next week, setting them on collision course with US President Donald Trump at what is expected to be a stormy meeting.

June 8, 2017
June 8, 2017

Retaining EU GSP facilities

The European Union (EU) letter to the government threatening removal of GSP facilities if there is no tangible progress on labour rights comes in the heels of ban on cargo flights out of Bangladesh.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

EU demands progress on Brexit divorce before trade talks

The European Union demands that Britain make "sufficient progress" on its divorce before talks on a trade deal can start as it lays out its tough Brexit negotiating plans.

October 14, 2016
October 14, 2016

Germany's cricket boom poised to hit the silver screen

A boom of interest in cricket in Germany, fuelled by the influx of asylum seekers from Pakistan and Afghanistan, is a tale poised to hit the silver screen.

August 13, 2016
August 13, 2016

UK vows to match EU funds, farm subsidies after Brexit

The British government pledges to match European Union funding for farmers, universities and infrastructure projects following Brexit, as it sought to allay fears over key sectors.

July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016

Barcelona, Real Madrid ordered to repay state aid by EU

The EU on Monday orders seven Spanish football clubs including Barcelona and Real Madrid to pay back millions of euros (dollars) in illegal state aid.

June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016

Soccer fans mock as England dumped out of Europe twice in a week

England score an ignominious double on Monday, becoming the first country to be dumped out of Europe twice in a week and in the process losing both its prime minister and national soccer team manager.

June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016

Brexit: Rise of neo-nationalism and protectionism?

While European leaders dreamt of an intertwined economy across Europe 43 years ago, the British people desired something else.

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