NL in BD

Today is #IDAHOT2025, an opportunity to celebrate the strength and resilience of diverse communities around the globe. As EU, we advocate for equality and inclusion. Everyone, everywhere should have equal rights and equal opportunities to contribute to society, free from violence, hate or harassment.

The EU ambassadors in Bangladesh mark three years of Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #24Feb2022

European Union representatives met with Jatiya Party leaders today: the second of a series of meetings to listen to the views and priorities of political parties in the context of the current transition.

In commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the @MediaFreedomC remains commited to upholding media freedom. We also support independant & effective investigations for crimes against journalists. @DutchMFA @unescodhaka @wjpgeerts

The 🇳🇱Embassy and the 🇪🇺 supported the @WorldPressPhoto exhibtion, organized by @DrikBangladesh. Together with @Irenekhan and @shahidul, 🇳🇱Ambassador @irmavandueren inaugurated the amazing event. “Pictures tell a thousand words!”@DutchMFA @EUinBangladesh @wjpgeerts

On Oct 17, 2024, SheSTEM hosted a Role Model Talk at North South University, where tech professionals Salma Sultana (BD Jobs Ltd) and Sadia Ferdous Samindra (Optimizely) shared industry insights with the attending students. #SheSTEM #EmpoweringWomenInSTEM #CareerKnowsNoGender

The Netherlands prioritizes Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in its humanitarian efforts. @IOM's One Stop Service Centre in Rohingya Camp 20E, supported by 🇳🇱, demonstrates the integrated approach. More centers like this are essential for the refugees. @MinBZ @wjpgeerts

Thanks to experts and colleagues from other missions for today’s stimulating discussion. There is no evidence that the death penalty has a deterrent effect on crime - but it makes miscarriages of justice irreversible. #AbolishDeathPenalty #EU4HumanRights

🇳🇱Ambassador @irmavandueren had a positive-constructive meeting with 🇧🇩Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain, emphasizing the great 🇳🇱🇧🇩bilateral ties, based on trust and working together on economy, business climate, inclusiveness and civil society. @DutchMFA @BDMOFA

Today is the International Day of Democracy! Freedom, Human rights, Free & fair elections are the essential elements of democracy. #DemocracyDay: un.org/en/observances… #StandUp4HumanRights @MinBZ @wjpgeerts

@ChiefAdviserGoB Dr. Muhammad Yunus thanked 🇳🇱PM @MinPres Dick Schoof for receiving the letter wishing him and the 🇧🇩Interim Government well. The Netherlands is looking forward to supporting the 🇧🇩Interim Government and further deepening the cooperation with Bangladesh. @DutchMFA

@ChiefAdviserGoB Dr. Muhammad Yunus, thanked 🇳🇱PM @MinPres #DickSchoof for receiving the signed letter with best wishes. 🇳🇱is looking forward supporting the 🇧🇩Interim Government and further deepening the cooperation! @DutchMFA

Bangladesh: Statement by the High Representative on recent developments | EEAS eeas.europa.eu/eeas/banglades…

Today 🇳🇱Embassy + #TEI+ @ilobangladesh + #MOLE launched the flagship project ‘Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh’. 🇳🇱CdA Thijs Woudstra addressed his key notes. #decentwork @MinBZ 🇪🇺🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇱🚀🇧🇩

Looking back at the achievement of advancing working conditions. Later on, 🇳🇱🇪🇺🇩🇰🇸🇪 as part of #TeamEuropeInitiative on #DecentWork in collaboration with 🇧🇩 and @ilobangladesh, will celebrate the official project launch. @DutchMFA

On #WorldRefugee Day, 🇪🇺 and 🇳🇴 missions in Dhaka stand with Rohingya refugees and those delivering vital services and facilities to them, including 🇧🇩authorities, the UN and civil society. We will continue to support these efforts, including through financial and policy backing.

Wide-ranging discussion between 🇪🇺HOMs and Hon. Law Minister, Anisul Huq MP, including on labour law reform, cyber-security and data protection.