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Outmigration: Bhutan’s existential dilemma

May 30, 2025 2 mins read
Outmigration: Bhutan’s existential dilemma

The sharp rise in Bhutanese outmigration since the Covid-19 pandemic is no longer just a trend; it has become a full-blown national crisis. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has rightly called it an existential crisis, one that threatens the very foundation of our country’s future if left unaddressed.

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