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Bhutan runs short of engineers as megaprojects take off

ཟླ་༨ 29, 2026 8 mins read
Bhutan runs short of engineers as megaprojects take off

Bhutan is facing a growing shortage of engineers as construction, hydropower, and other infrastructure projects expand, leaving companies struggling to recruit and retain technical professionals.

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