German consumer confidence improves: survey
The mood of German consumers is improving as they head into November but remains 鈥榚xtremely low鈥� amid war in Europe and corporate crises at home, a key survey showed Tuesday...
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EU, UK strike deal on future competition coop
Britain and the EU reached an agreement on Tuesday that will allow the two sides鈥� regulators to work closely together on competition matters...
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim govt chief for fast construction of museum depicting uprising
Chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday asked the authorities concerned to set up a replica of Aynaghar (Mirror House) at Ganabhaban, which is set to turn into a museum to preserve the memories of July-August mass uprising...
BBDN, SME Foundation sign deal to boost financial inclusion
The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network and SME Foundation have signed an agreement that outlines a shared commitment to advancing the agenda of accessible financial services for entrepreneurs with disabilities, with a focus on advocacy, product development and capacity-building initiatives in the banking and financial sectors...
One more arrested over Lt Tanjim murder case
A team of the Bangladesh army on Saturday arrested one more person at Chakaria upazila of Cox鈥檚 Bazar in connection with the murder of lieutenant Tanjim Sarwar Nirjon...
EU eyes right process towards Bangladesh polls; also mindful of rule of law
Acknowledging the broader support and popularity of the interim government, ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said that there has to be democratic elections at the end of the process, leading to a new parliament and a government with people鈥檚 mandate staying mindful of the 鈥榬ule of law and respect鈥� for fundamental rights...
鈥楽ignificant gaps鈥� remain between China, EU over EV duties
The EU said Friday there were 鈥榮ignificant remaining gaps鈥� in negotiations seeking to avoid hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars due to take effect next week but added that...
SEUDC hosts debate competition
The Southeast Debate Club has recently hosted the National Debate Competition titled SEUDC Nationals 2024 at the permanent campus of the university in Dhaka, said a press release.
EU ready to support reform agenda: new envoy
The new European Union ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Tuesday expressed the EU鈥檚 readiness to support the reform agenda of the interim government, led by...
EU announces 鈧�21.5m in humanitarian aid for Asia-Pacific region
The European Commission on Tuesday announced a new humanitarian aid package of 鈧�21.5 million for the Asia-Pacific region, bringing the total EU support to...
Football leagues, unions file EU complaint against FIFA in calendar dispute
Major bodies representing footballers and football clubs in Europe on Monday filed a complaint to the European Commission accusing FIFA of abusing its position over changes to the international match calendar and tournament expansions...
Eight-member committee to probe into vessel fire at Ctg port
An eight-member probe committee has been formed to investigate the fire in two ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas at Kutubdia point of the Bay of Bengal that occurred early Sunday, officials said.
EU chief says China must 鈥榓dapt its behaviour鈥� to solve trade row
China must 鈥榓dapt its behaviour鈥� to solve an escalating tariff row with Europe, EU chief Charles Michel told AFP Friday, warning of the dangers of the dispute escalating into a full-blown trade war.
US, Europe stocks fall on US inflation data
Shares slipped in New York and Europe Thursday as the latest US inflation report strengthened the case for a slower pace of interest rate cuts...
New stadium gives Real Madrid a headache
Real Madrid's revamp of its historic Santiago Bernabeu stadium has become a problem for the Spanish football club, with locals protesting against noise from concerts and the permanent construction works.
German govt expects another recession in 2024: report
The German government has slashed its forecast and now expects Europe鈥檚 largest聽economy聽to shrink for a second year running as hopes for a consumption-driven recovery fizzle out, media reported Sunday...
EU states greenlight extra tariffs on EVs from China
EU countries gave a definitive green light on Friday to hefty additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, despite German warnings that it will spark a trade war with Beijing.
Top court finds some FIFA transfer rules 'contrary to EU law'
An EU court said on Friday some international football rules regulating player transfers are contrary to the bloc's laws, in a landmark decision that could shake up the system.
Under-fire Ten Hag 鈥榯ogether鈥� with MU hierarchy
Erik ten Hag is adamant he still has the backing of Manchester United鈥檚 hierarchy as the under-fire boss prepares for a crucial Premier League clash at Aston Villa.
Maguire spares Man Utd's blushes as Chelsea, Tottenham win
Harry Maguire struck in the 91st minute to spare Manchester United's blushes as they rescued a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, while Chelsea kickstarted their Conference League campaign with a home win.
EU supports with equipment to strengthen border security
The European Union is supporting border control personnel to detect and counter forged documents, identify thefts and other cross-border crimes, as well as to prevent irregular migration...
LPG price increased
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has increased the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas by Tk聽2.88 per kilogram and auto gas by Tk聽1.58 per litre for the month of October...
Ten Hag demands Man Utd response in Europa League
Manchester United will attempt to recover from another demoralising defeat that raised fresh questions over manager Erik ten Hag鈥檚 future as they head to Porto in the Europa League on Thursday...
EBFCI keen to invest in pharma, agri sectors
Bangladeshi expatriate businesses living in Europe have expressed their keen interest to invest in the country鈥檚 pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, processed food, education, technology, services sector and human resources development...
ACC sends 71 letters abroad, gets 27 replies
The Anti-Corruption Commission has so far sent 71 Mutual Legal Assistance Requests to different countries seeking cooperation for repatriating laundered money...
Venezuelan opposition figure wins top European rights prize
The Council of Europe on Monday awarded its 2024 rights prize to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado for her struggle for democracy under...
EU states plan Friday vote on Chinese EV tariffs
EU member states are expected to vote on whether to slap hefty tariffs on imported electric cars from China on Friday, European diplomats said on Monday...
Europe supports Bangladesh鈥檚 reform efforts: European Commission
President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen has assured Bangladesh chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus that 鈥楤angladesh can count on Europe鈥檚 support鈥� in its reform drive.
Bangladesh's apparel exports to EU drop by 4.84pc in Jan-July
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union in the first seven months, or January-July period, of 2024 declined by 4.84 per cent, which was slightly better than the...
NSU observes World Pharmacist Day 2024
The North South University Pharmaceutical Club in association with the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences observed the World Pharmacist Day 2024, holding a rally on its campus in Dhaka on Wednesday, said a press release...