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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

$18b export potential to EU unutilised: study

Bangladesh is yet to utilise $18 billion-worth export opportunities to the European Union availing duty and quota free privileges enjoyed by the South Asian nation as a least developed country (LDC), according to a study shared yesterday. 

Number of Bangladeshis seeking asylum in EU up by 70% in 2022

According to a new analysis of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) released last week, a total of 9,66,000 foreigners applied to the EU+ countries for international protection, up more than 50 percent from 2021, and the most since 2016

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. 

Bangladesh retains 2nd place in RMG export to EU

Apparel shipments to the European Union (EU) grew 41.76 per cent year-on-year to hit $19.40 billion in the January-October period of 2022, according to data from Eurostat, the statistics department of the EU.

RMG export growth slows in US, EU for global uncertainty

The growth of garment shipment to the US and the European Union declined in July-December as consumers in the two largest export destinations of Bangladesh have remained concerned about the persisting economic uncertainty for the raging Russia-Ukraine war.  

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.

EU wants Bangladesh to address human rights issues

The European Union wants Bangladesh to address the issues of inclusiveness of the political process, space for civil society and freedom of expression and media.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

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

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

$18b export potential to EU unutilised: study

Bangladesh is yet to utilise $18 billion-worth export opportunities to the European Union availing duty and quota free privileges enjoyed by the South Asian nation as a least developed country (LDC), according to a study shared yesterday. 

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Number of Bangladeshis seeking asylum in EU up by 70% in 2022

According to a new analysis of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) released last week, a total of 9,66,000 foreigners applied to the EU+ countries for international protection, up more than 50 percent from 2021, and the most since 2016

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

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. 

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Bangladesh retains 2nd place in RMG export to EU

Apparel shipments to the European Union (EU) grew 41.76 per cent year-on-year to hit $19.40 billion in the January-October period of 2022, according to data from Eurostat, the statistics department of the EU.

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

RMG export growth slows in US, EU for global uncertainty

The growth of garment shipment to the US and the European Union declined in July-December as consumers in the two largest export destinations of Bangladesh have remained concerned about the persisting economic uncertainty for the raging Russia-Ukraine war.  

November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022

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.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

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.

June 11, 2019
June 11, 2019

EU wants Bangladesh to address human rights issues

The European Union wants Bangladesh to address the issues of inclusiveness of the political process, space for civil society and freedom of expression and media.

March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

How much Brexit delay can EU allow?

The European Union expects British Prime Minister Theresa May to request a Brexit delay beyond March 29 after the divided UK parliament voted down her divorce agreed with the bloc for the second time on Tuesday.