The EU Council has prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until 30 April 2025.

The Council has today prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar…

OIC expressed its deep regret at the failure of the Security Council to carry out its responsibility towards granting the State of Palestine full membership in the United Nations.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its deep regret at the failure of the Security…

The Security Council blocked Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations due to a United States veto on a draft resolution.

The Security Council on 18 April 2024 blocked Palestine’s bid to become a full member of…

The Council of the EU sanctions four individuals and two entities over serious human rights abuses against Palestinians.

The Council decided today to list four persons and two entities under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The…

OIC Deeply Concerned about Military Developments and Tension in the Region.

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its deep concern over the…

EU High Representative condemns in the strongest terms the Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel.

The EU condemns in the strongest terms the Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel. This…

EU Council gives the green light for single work and residence permits for non-EU citizens and this law will act as both a residence permit and a work permit.

Today, the Council adopted a revision of the Single Permit Directive. The law, which updates the…

The EU Parliament has approved reforms to the European Union’s immigration and asylum policy.

The EU Parliament’s president Roberta Metsola said we have delivered on one of the main concerns…

EU member states’ reached to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU until 5 June 2025.

EU member states’ reached to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports…

EU Council has adopted two assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova and Ghana.

Today the Council adopted two assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of…

Financial Sector and Fiscal Policy Reforms Will Help Bangladesh Sustain Strong Growth – says the World Bank in its twice-yearly-update.

Bangladesh’s economy made a strong turnaround from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the post-pandemic recovery continues to…

Development partners and the diplomatic corps emphasized the need for a collective approach to ensure decent work and establish social justice.

A national dialogue on Promoting Decent Work Agenda to Advance Social Justice was jointly organized by…

Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks – says a new World Bank report.

Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks that disproportionately harm the most vulnerable…

EU Council adopted a new law that will protect media freedom, media pluralism and editorial freedom in the EU.

The Council has adopted a new law that will safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and editorial…

EU Council decided to extend the framework of the restrictive measures for another two years until 31 March 2026 in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Council decided today to extend the framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation…

EU Council has decided to impose restrictive measures against 33 individuals and two organizations linked to the sudden death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in the colony.

Today, the Council decided to impose restrictive measures against 33 persons and two entities linked to the sudden death in…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres doubled down on his call for a ceasefire in Gaza and peace in Ukraine.

At the opening ceremony of the European Council in Brussels, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, When…

A new school feeding program with local nutritious food items is in the pipeline for implementation – Domenico Scalpelli, Country Director of WFP.

The Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud urged the World Food Programme (WFP) to conduct a programme…

EU reiterated its determination to address Ukraine’s pressing military and defence needs and its commitment to bolster Ukraine’s ability to defend its independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty.

On 20 March 2024, the European Union and Ukraine held the 9th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association…

EU Council allocates €5 billion under the European Peace Facility to support Ukraine militarily

Today the Council decided to increase the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by €5…