European Union (EU)
EU wants to invest more in Bangladesh
EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley meets Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali
FBCCI, EU to work together for bilateral trade
EU ambassador meets FBCCI president in Dhaka
Meta plans to launch ad-free Facebook and Instagram in EU: reports
Meta Platforms Inc. is planning on launching ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram to users in the European Union nations for as much as $14/month, as per a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. Under the unconfirmed plan, Meta would charge roughly 10 euros (about $10.49/BDT 1,163) a month on a desktop for a Facebook or Instagram account, and about 6 euros for each additional linked account.
Observers may help add credence to fairness of polls, CEC says in reply to EU
Observation by local and foreign observers may help add credence to the status of fairness of election and make them credible at home and abroad, the chief election commissioner (CEC) said in a letter to the EU.
Why is the EU pulling out of observing our election?
The government’s pledge for a free and fair election is no longer satisfying our international partners.
EU Delegation: A visit crucial to ensuring polls observers
The assessment of the EU exploratory mission, which will visit Bangladesh for two weeks starting July 9, could determine the international acceptability of the next parliamentary election, analysts have said.
BGMEA seeks extension of EU GSP
The association sits with top official of European External Action Service
Europe Day / Building Europe as a strong global partner
Every May 9, Europe Day is celebrated around the world.
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.
EU set to purchase 110,000 monkeypox vaccines from undisclosed maker
The European Union will sign an agreement with an undisclosed vaccine maker on Tuesday for the supply of about 110,000 doses of vaccines against monkeypox to be delivered from the end of June, the EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said.
EU to fine Google, Facebook, Twitter for failure in deepfake tackling
Alphabet Inc unit Google (GOOGL.O), Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc(TWTR.N) and other tech companies will have to take measures to counter deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms or risk hefty fines under an updated European Union code of practice, according to an EU document seen by Reuters.
EU stresses need of vibrant civil society, raises rights concerns in Bangladesh
The European Union yesterday (May 20, 2022) stressed that a vibrant civil society is an important component of democracy, raised concerns on human rights situation in Bangladesh – in particular reports of alleged violation of rights – and emphasised the need to ensure accountability for such violations.
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.
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society gets Tk 90.6 lakh from EU to combat flood impacts
In response to severe flooding that submerged parts of Bangladesh in late June, the European Union is providing EUR 100,000 (Tk 90.6 lakh) to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society for early anticipatory action in order to reduce impacts on the most affected communities.
EU announces around Tk 300cr fund for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar
The European Union has announced €32 million (around Tk 304 crore) for some one million Rohingyas sheltered in Cox’s Bazar and Bangladeshi host communities, an EU Delegation in Dhaka said in a statement today.
EU announces 1.1m euro to minimise Bangladesh’s Amphan damages
European Union (EU) has decided to provide 1.1 million euro to Bangladesh for helping recover damages triggered by cyclone Amphan last week.
Europe mobilising over 334m euro for fight against Covid-19 in Bangladesh
The European Union (EU) has said it is mobilising over 334 million euro [equivalent to around 31 billion BDT] for the fight against Covid-19 and its consequences in Bangladesh.
EU provides Tk 428 crore to Bangladesh for reforms in education sector
The European Union today transferred EUR 46.125 million (Tk 428 crore) to the Bangladesh government to support key national reforms in the education sector.
€24m in support from EU to Bangladesh for social security reforms
The European Union (EU) has transferred 24 million euros (Tk 230 crore) to Bangladesh to support key national reforms in social security amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which has put the country’s economy under serious stress.
