Put an end to wars, arms race for better future: PM Sheikh Hasina urges global leaders at the Global Gateway 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday appealed to the global leaders to take steps for ending wars, conflicts and arm race to build a better future. “Human connectivity is the lifeline for peace and progress. We need to prepare better for future crises. We must restore faith in mutual respect and understanding among nations,” sh...

PM Sheikh Hasina seeks EU's GSP+ facility after Bangladesh's LDC graduation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the European Union (EU) to give Bangladesh the GSP+ facilities to support the country in its development efforts following the LDC graduation in 2026. "I hope that the EU will offer GSP+ to Bangladesh to support our development following our LDC graduation in 2026," she said in a statement at the sig...

Bangladesh signs €400m partnership with European Union and the European Investment Bank for renewable energy

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen together with Prime Minister Hasina on Wednesday launched the negotiations on a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement to expand and develop the relationship between the EU and Bangladesh at the Global Gateway Forum. On this occasion, the EU, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ban...

Bangladesh, EU willing to sign “partnership cooperation” agreement to elevate ties

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) on Thursday expressed willingness to sign a "partnership cooperation” agreement to elevate” the relations to next level. However, it is still at an initial stage as it requires extensive discussions and negotiations. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam together with Deputy Secr...

EU keen to work in Bangladesh's energy sector

European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley expressed interest in working in Bangladesh's energy sector. "Cooperation for green transition, smart grid, renewable energy and regional cooperation with Nepal-Bhutan can be financed by the EU," he said while paying a courtesy call on State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resource...