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.
Among the many findings in the National Education Assessment 2024, there are some that call for immediate attention and intervention. That the happiness and well-being of Bhutanese school children is plummetin...
With Samdrupjongkhar becoming the second land-based entry and exit point for tourists – regional and international, the initiative, small as it may be, will bring big benefits to the six eastern dzongkhags.
In today’s digital world, social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have become integral to our daily lives. While these platforms offer numerous ben...
Fronting, the practice of running businesses under borrowed names or false ownership structures, is quite pervasive in the border towns. Fronting taints a range of business in the country, from boulder trade in Samtse and Phuentsholing and cardamom export trade in Phuentsholing to salon business in Gelephu.
We are facing a pressing challenge that threatens the health and well-being of our people—non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabe...
When we talk about inclusivity or equality, the recent education policy to improve educational access for students with disabilities, creating alternative pathways for diverse learning needs stand out as an examp...
As more and more Bhutanese look for employment opportunities overseas, particularly in the Middle East, we must be wary of the pitfalls. Unscrupulous recruitment agents often lure job seekers with attractive salaries. And many end up as domestic workers, in unknown territories, vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. This is not something new. And yet this is happening, again, despite many having be
Amid growing concerns over misinformation, declining public trust and recent drop in international press freedom ranking...
Punakha—The Royal Bhutan Police has deployed 28 police personnel, including two officers, to Lunana amid mounting securi...
The three small hydropower projects - the 18MW Suchhu, 32MW Yungichhu, and 54MW Burgangchhu, are expected to generate 49...
Thousands of bank accounts across the country’s financial institutions (FIs) have become dormant, holding idle funds for...
The 37th Session of the National Council (NC), to be held from May 14 to June 16, will deliberate on agreements, convent...
As Bhutan gears toward achieving a 10X economy, the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) will remain a crucial factor...
The agriculture sector is showing early signs of transition from subsistence-based farming towards more commercial produ...
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 a...
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...
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...
Oil prices have already surged across major economies. If the blockade persists, the resulting supply shock will ripple...
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 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) outlay is likely to increase from the original Nu 512 billion to Nu 517 billion following the ongoing Mid-Term Review (MTR), Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told the National Council today.
Read MoreThe Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly yesterday presented four recommendations to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) on the MaX system and the phased-out bell curve moderation approach.
Read MoreThe National Assembly (NA), following extensive debate in today’s sitting, has deferred deliberation on the proposal to increase building storeys from three to five in Dzonkhag Yenlag throms (satellite towns) to the next parliamentary session.
Read MoreFunded by a one million euros investment from the European Union (EU), the project is being spearheaded by Bhutan’s Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) in close partnership with UNICEF Bhutan.
Read MoreJust five months into the new 5 percent GST regime, food inflation has soared to 6.83 percent, leaving consumers asking: where are the promised savings? While lawmakers push to exempt 22 new essential items like cooking oil and rice to protect the poor , tax officials warn that adding more exemptions will only invite massive tax evasion. Who is really winning here? The consumers or the businesses?
Read MoreBhutan’s economy has changed dramatically since the Bankruptcy Act of 1999 was enacted. Back then, the private sector was small, cross-border trade was limited, and the financial system was far less complex.
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