Monday, 05 October 2026

European Union

Hundreds of migrants, including Bangladeshis, detained at Bosnia-Croatia border

Bosnia’s border police detained at least 100 migrants, including at least 23 Bangladeshi nationals, while they were allegedly attempting to enter European Union member Croatia illegally from the Bosnia border, police said. AFP, citing Bosnia’s border police, reported that the migrants were detained

EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline

The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry. Today there are 450.6 million people, but researchers say this will peak at 453.3 mill

EU invites PM to address Global Gateway Forum

European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller today handed over an invitation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to deliver a keynote address at the Global Gateway Forum 2027. The invitation was conveyed during the envoy's courtesy cal

Bangladesh Garment Export Prices, Volumes Fall Sharply in EU Market

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment exports to the European Union declined sharply in both price and volume in the first four months of 2026, according to the latest Eurostat data, underscoring mounting pressure on exporters amid weak consumer demand, price cuts by global brands and intensifying competi