A German company transformed a remote peninsula in Tanzania into one of Africa's hottest real estate markets using an unusual building material. CPS Africa constructed Fumba Town from timber rather than concrete, creating the fastest-selling property development in East Africa. The project attracts buyers from 72 countries seeking affordable luxury near pristine beaches. Sebastian Dietzold leads the company and calls Zanzibar a peaceful refuge from global turmoil. Travel experts ranked the island chain as the world's second-best destination last year.
Zanzibar offers investors unique advantages as a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania with special economic zones. Foreign buyers who purchase property worth $100,000 or more receive...
Bangladesh created a 36-person national committee to honor the student uprising that happened last summer. The government announced the formation on Wednesday through an official statement. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will lead the group as chairman. Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam takes the role of vice-chairman. Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki serves as program coordinator.
The committee adds all other government advisers as regular members. National Consensus Commission officials join the group alongside military leaders from all three services. Senior government secretaries from key ministries complete the membership roster. Cabinet officials and foreign affairs representatives round out the diverse...
German Ambassador Achim Tröster met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at State Guest House Jamuna for a final goodbye. The diplomat completed four years of service representing Germany in Bangladesh. Yunus praised Tröster for helping build stronger ties between the two countries. The chief adviser called Germany a reliable partner for Bangladesh's growth. He thanked the ambassador for his dedicated work during his assignment.
Tröster shared warm feelings about his time serving in Bangladesh. The ambassador said Bangladesh became one of his most memorable diplomatic posts. He expressed deep gratitude for the kindness shown by Bangladeshi people. Tröster wished the interim government success with its reform efforts. He also...
Bangladesh plans to deliver error-free textbooks to students on January 1, 2026. Education Adviser Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar made this promise during a meeting at the National Curriculum and Textbook Board. The government wants to fix problems from books given to students last year. Officials found spelling mistakes, grammar errors and wrong facts across many grade levels. The Ministry of Education has started steps to print better versions.
The country will revise 123 textbooks that students currently use. Expert teams from Dhaka and other regions will check all the content carefully. These groups will suggest changes to make the books more accurate. The textbook board will review these suggestions before printing new copies. Officials...
Bangladesh plans strict security for high school final exams starting Thursday. Education Adviser Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar announced new steps to stop cheating and question paper theft. The government wants fair testing for all students across the nation. Officials warned they will take quick legal action against anyone who breaks exam rules. Local administrators received orders to watch exam centers carefully.
More than 1.2 million students will take the HSC and similar tests under 11 education boards. The Bangla first paper exam begins at 10 am Thursday morning. Female students outnumber males with 633,096 girls compared to 618,015 boys taking the tests. Most candidates belong to the General Education Board with over one million...
Bangladesh completed safety checks on its nuclear plant reactor before adding fuel. Workers tested the protective walls around the reactor at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The tests showed the walls meet all safety rules. Officials used machines to pump air and create pressure inside the reactor room. These checks proved the walls can handle emergency conditions.
The reactor walls are made from strong concrete and steel. They stop harmful materials from escaping if problems happen. The walls also protect the reactor from outside damage. Engineers built them to contain any radioactive substances during accidents. This barrier serves as the final protection layer for people and the environment.
The plant will start new tests with hot...
Bangladesh's National Consensus Commission dropped its plan for a new constitutional council after political parties objected. Professor Ali Riaz serves as vice chairman of the commission and made the announcement Tuesday. The group listened to concerns from major political parties about the original idea. Political leaders wanted changes to the proposal for appointing people to government positions. The commission decided to create a different committee instead.
The new group will be called the Constitutional and Statutory Institutions Appointment Committee. This committee will pick people for constitutional and legal positions across the government. The Attorney General and military service leaders will not be part of this process...
Commonwealth Secretariat officials met with Jahangirnagar University leaders on Tuesday afternoon. The visitors talked about democratic values and good government practices during their campus visit. Professor Michelle Scobie headed the group from the Commonwealth's Governance and Peace department. University Vice-Chancellor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan hosted the meeting at his office. The discussion focused on ways both organizations could work together better.
The university leader showed strong interest in building academic partnerships with Commonwealth nations. He thanked the visiting team for coming to the campus and sharing their ideas. Jordan Neal joined Scobie as part of the Commonwealth group that made the trip. Several university...
English-Arab musician Layla Kaylif returns with a spiritual pop song that marks a major change from her previous work. The artist released God's Keeper after making an Americana album in 2020. The new track features quiet vocals and deep emotional themes that create a powerful listening experience. Kaylif explores questions about faith and relationships without raising her voice. The song proves that soft music can deliver strong messages.
Producer Johan Bejerholm worked on the track and brought his experience from producing Icona Pop. He added Nordic sadness that matches Kaylif's emotional style perfectly. The music combines rich string sounds with gentle electronic textures. Critics compare her sound to artists like Aurora and early...
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