Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The European Union (EU) has expressed a keen interest in enhancing its partnership with Bangladesh, signaling the possibility of a Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement to strengthen bilateral relations further.

In a recent letter to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen underscored the EU's readiness to collaborate on reform initiatives that prioritize democratic principles, human rights, the rule of law, and transparent governance.

President von der Leyen referred to her meeting with Yunus during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2024, where they discussed the current situation in Bangladesh and the nation's expectations. The EU, she...