The agricultural sector in the country faces numerous challenges that threaten not just the livelihoods of farmers but also undermine the...
For a resource and capital strapped country, foreign direct investment (FDI) is a critical instrument to attract investments to drive eco...
Bhutan is known for pristine forests, clean rivers, and our carbon-negative status, and so, our carbon potential could unlock significant opportunities.
As the Bhutan Innovation Forum unfolds in the hallowed halls of the historic Dungkar Dzong—which is in itself a bold expression of Bhutan’s unique aspirations—thought leaders, scientists, philosophers and e...
For Bhutan, the retreating monsoon is no longer a quiet goodbye to summer rains. It has become a season of growing uncertainty and danger. Once, the fading clouds signalled harvest and renewal. Today, they bring flash floods, swollen rivers, and landslides that threaten homes, roads, and hydropower plants. The monsoon’s changing rhythm is testing the country’s resilience, exposing the limits of ou
The recent World Bank report “Migration Dynamics in Bhutan: Recent Trends, Drivers, and Implications”, has brought to light a phenomenon many Bhutanese have quietly known...
The decision by India to approve two major railway projects linking Bhutan with Assam and West Bengal marks a turning point in Bhutan’s modern history. For decades, the idea of connecting Bhutan to India’s vast 150,000-kilom...
As the world faces unprecedented environmental and social crises, Bhutan stands quietly as a picture of hope and resilience.
A silent crisis threatens to undermine global heal...
We face a troubling trend: the exodus of our people.
A democratic society thrives on transparency, accountability, and informed citizenry.
Laya, the largest and highest settlement in northwest Bhutan, located at an altitude of 3,820 metres above sea level, is getting warmer.
Agriculture is the backbone of our rural economy. Nearly 60 percent of our population depend on agriculture for livelihood, not to mention its critical rol...
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) recent investigation into the Paro Dzongkhag engineering cell has once again revealed how entrenched and systemic corrupti...
Waste, long considered an urban issue, is no longer confined to our cit...
In the last few months, Jinda (a Bhutanese colloquial way of referring to a contractor) Dorji has sold his JCB earth mover, two trucks, and a single-cabin pick up truck. He finds the...
After the hotel industry, it is the construction sector that is going through a crisis. Roughly 70 percent of contractors are reportedly without work and going through major financial difficulties
In Bhutan, a country blessed with abundant rivers and pristine glacial streams, the scarcity of drinking and irrigation water is a paradox so glaring that it border...
When the late Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen chose modern incineration over traditional cremation, it was seen as a personal choice. But if the late Dasho had made a prayer or a wish to conv...
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly may be remembered for many speeches on war, climate, and inequality. But amid the usual noise, Bhutan’s Prime Minister T...
Since time immemorial, agriculture has shaped our landscapes and our way of life. Even today, more than 40 percent of our population work in the agriculture sector. It is a critical sector for food security.
The National Council’s special committee on education has shone a light on an issue that has lingered in the shadows for too long—unclear and inconsistently applied...
The government’s decision to subsidise airfare from next month should increase visitors to Bhutan.
The service sector, particularly the tourism and hospitality, trying to recover from the economic downturn in the past few years, will be a topical discussion in both the National Assembly and t...
Bhutan’s development is often hailed as a success story. Yet, if we take a closer look at the private...
As world leaders convene for COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, climate finance has once again become a central issue on the agenda.
At one point, “narrowing the gap” was a national mantra of sorts, fervently chanted by our political leaders. A few years down the line, this national pursuit has quietly taken a backseat. Yet, inequalities are becoming increasingly evident betw...
In what is the latest development in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), the Gelephu Investment and Development Corporation, a sovereign development body for GMC, is calling for non-resident Bhutanese (NRB) to invest in the planned c...
The report lays bare what many have quietly suspected: education in Bhutan is not only unequal, it is deeply divided along lines of family background, income, and geography. A child whose father has no formal schooling scores, on average, 51 points lower in mathematics than a peer whose father is educated. That is not a gap; it is a canyon.
The Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan will be held from May 14 to June 17, 2026, during which lawmakers will deliberate on key national budgets, major Bills, international agreements, and action taken reports on past resolutions.
At just 32, Tseltrim Zangmo thought she was just tired; she ended up fighting Stage 3 breast cancer. Her message to the...
The bond between the two Kingdoms of Bhutan and Thailand has always been rooted in shared reverence and wisdom. This gai...
One life is lost every 84 hours. Bhutan’s rising suicide rate is no longer just a public health crisis. It is also a di...
With a price tag of Nu 14.4 billion annually, can Bhutan really afford to keep subsidizing your fuel?
Two Bhutanese consumers just lost Nu 78,000 to a 'TikTok Shop' scheme. Here is how the trap was set on Facebook and Inst...
Over 200 intruders have swarmed the cordyceps sites of Lunana, sparked by a permit loophole that left local residents wa...
The Multidisciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital (MDSSH) will be constructed as a flagship project under the 13th Five-Ye...
Bhutan’s first-ever Airborne Geophysical Survey is on track for completion by June this year, with the most technically...
As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to assess delivery on pledges and the broader mandate entrusted to the government. In a democracy, mandate review is equally important, if not more.
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost...
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has already made many goods and services more expensive, disproportionately affecting low-income households.
The key barriers identified in the report - qualification mismatch, lack of experience, and inadequate training- are not new. Combined, these three factors account for 47.1 percent of the overall unemployment...
Oil prices have already surged across major economies. If the blockade persists, the resulting supply shock will ripple through fuel markets, transport costs, manufacturing chains, and, ultimately, household budgets around th...
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...
The rise in inflation may be termed moderate, but the average Bhutanese is experiencing that livelihood is becoming more...
Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....
The recent assessment by experts from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal serves as a stark reminder th...
As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroec...
The Convention on Civil Aviation (Amendment) 2016 was tabled in the National Assembly today for parliamentary review.
Read MoreThe National Assembly today held the first and second readings of the Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in Criminal Matters Bill 2026 during the ongoing session.
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