Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) sought Germany’s support to retain its duty-free access to the European Union (EU) market after graduation from LDC status, a press release said Saturday. The support was sought when a delegation of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan along with Ambassador of Bangladesh to
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Sanctions now weapons of mass starvation
US and allied economic sanctions against Russia for its illegal invasion of Ukraine have not achieved their declared objectives. Instead, they are worsening economic stagnation and inflation worldwide. Worse, they are exacerbating hunger, especially in Africa. Sanctions cut both ways Unless approved by the UN Security Council (UNSC), sanctions are not authorized
Additional €12m to be provided for Rohingyas: EU
European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic has said the European Union (EU) decided to increase their humanitarian assistance by an additional €12 million – €10 million for the Rohingyas and host community in Bangladesh, and €2 million will go to Myanmar for displaced people in Rakhine
EU to help Bangladesh fight climate adversities
European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Rensje Teerink on Thursday said the EU countries will help Bangladesh fight the adverse impacts of the climate changes. "EU member countries will support Bangladesh to face climate changes," the outgoing EU Ambassador said when she met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter's official residence
EU promises 10m Covid jabs for Bangladesh
EU gives EUR 46.12m for Bangladesh education sector
The European Union (EU) has provided EUR 42 million or Tk 423 crore to the government of Bangladesh to support key national reforms in the education sector. With this grant, the EU recognises and supports the government's commitment to the development of human capital, the eradication of poverty and inequalities, along
BRAC Bank to provide banking services to EU
BRAC Bank and Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh (EU) has partnered together for Transaction Banking solutions to cater to Mission’s different banking needs in Bangladesh, said a press release. The partnership will enable BRAC Bank to provide different banking solutions to the EU within the regulation of Bangladesh Bank. BRAC