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Public service broadcaster status for BBS in limbo

Dec 07, 2024 2 mins read

The national television, Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS), is at a crossroads. Despite clear policy directives and legal provisions, the lack of a formal charter or legislation continues to undermine its role as a public service broadcaster (PSB).

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