Artemia opens new doors for aquaculture in Bangladesh

Dr. Patrick Sorgeloos, Emeritus Professor from Ghent University, Belgium, Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Technical Team Leader of Artemia4Bangladesh Project, and Dr. Binoy Kumar, Interim Country Representative of World Fish Bangladesh, highlighted various aspects of Artemia farming, climate-smart aquaculture technologies and future prospects of Artemia in Bangladesh. In addition, a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Benoy Kumar […]

EU ambassador praises Bangladesh's loan terms in DCAB talks, says it is most attractive compared to other countries

Speaking at an exchange of views organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), the European Union (EU) Ambassador spoke about economic growth, climate change, defence and security cooperation, Rohingya problems and future challenges. Charles Whiteley praised Bangladesh for its repayment of foreign debts. He said that the average debt-to-GDP ratio in many Asian countries […]

EU contributes 45 million euros to strengthen Bangladesh's social protection system

EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley said, “I commend the Bangladesh Government’s efforts to enhance its social protection system, and emphasise its importance within the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on Decent Work, co-chaired by the EU, Denmark and the Netherlands. Over the past three years, the EU and Member States have implemented more than 40 active programmes […]

Bangladesh showcases skills and achievements at ILO platform

Bangladesh has achieved significant progress in skills development, particularly in ensuring access and equality for marginalized groups such as women, indigenous communities and persons with disabilities. The Bangladesh delegation, while briefing a high-level panel at the International Labor Organization (ILO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, said that these efforts are closely aligned with the government's stated […]

Prime Minister’s Munich Summit: Strengthening ties with European leaders

External Affairs Ministry officials told this correspondent that the theme of this year’s Munich Security Conference revolves around four main issues. These include global security challenges, international structures, regional conflicts and the importance of Europe in the world. Under global security challenges, the discussion will include topics like climate security, technological security and conflict in […]

Europe’s changing strategy: Ukraine’s military dilemma and NATO’s warning

In an interview with the newspaper group Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland, German Major General Christian Freyding stressed the importance of “long-term structured capacity building of the Ukrainian armed forces, which we are now addressing”. Indeed, Ukrainian armed forces are also reporting success, despite Russia’s advantage, with targeted airstrikes on Russian radar sites, bases and supply routes in […]

EU trade regulations: risks of sanctions and fines for non-compliance in Bangladesh

The International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) organized the roundtable, which was attended by Charles Whiteley, EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Bangladesh, as the chief guest. The meeting was presided over by IBFB President Humayun Rashid. EU Deputy Chief of Mission, Bernd Spanier delivered the keynote address, while Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters […]

Challenges ahead for Bangladesh’s new foreign minister: Navigating US relations and diplomatic landscape

Whenever any human rights organization like Amnesty International, Transparency International or Human Rights Watch makes allegations of extrajudicial killings, indiscriminate arrests, media silencing or lack of justice, the government rejects such allegations and denies any conspiracy. Puts it. They accuse the organizations concerned of being biased. This is hardly effective. The international community considers the […]