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A general view of Bhutan's capital Thimphu. A Bhutanese specialist earns between USD 850 to USD 1,000, while their foreign counterparts, performing the same duties, earn over four times more, with salaries ranging from USD 4,000 to USD 4,500. In this wake, Bhutanese doctors are increasingly looking abroad for better pay and future prospects. PHOTO: AFP

August 6, 2025

Bangladeshi foreign medical specialists depart amid uncertain future in Bhutan

THIMPHU – Over the past few years, Bhutan’s hospitals leaned on Bangladeshi specialists to plug critical gaps in services. At…

The official launch of the book Walking My Destiny: A Bhutanese Women’s Story was held at the Bhutan Echoes, Drukyul’s Literature & Arts Festival on 4th August 2025 Monday at 9.00 am.

August 4, 2025

Bhutan’s First Autobiography by a Bhutanese Businesswoman

BY NGAWANG JAMPHEL Thimphu : A significant milestone in Bhutan’s literary and entrepreneurial journey was marked on 27th July 2025, with…

Dawa at Hilltop by Heeton offers an affordable five-star option in Bhutan’s growing leisure market

August 1, 2025

Heeton Holdings targets Bhutan’s niche market with new five-star hotel

By Rachel AJ Lee Singapore-based Heeton Holdings is set to open Dawa at Hilltop by Heeton in Paro, Bhutan, this…

A teacher distributes exam papers at a school in Thimphu on June 20: Widespread resignations have led to increased class sizes and burdensome workloads for the instructors who have stayed on. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

July 19, 2025

Bhutan grapples with void left by Australia-bound public servants

THIMPHU — When Tshering Yangki joined what is now Bhutan’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment as a program officer…

Groundsmen were seen using hessian to dry the ground. | Photo Credit: Screenshot via T Sports YouTube

July 15, 2025

Why was Bangladesh vs Bhutan SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship match delayed?

Thimphu: Bangladesh’s match at the SAFF Under-20 Championship 2025 against Bhutan was delayed on Tuesday. Heavy downpour in Dhaka worsened…

With over 1,000 vendors now accepting crypto payments, Bhutan is wagering on rapid adoption luring tech-savvy travellers and fuelling growth

July 13, 2025

Bhutan’s big crypto tourism push aims to revolutionise Himalayan travel

By Bibek Bhandari High in the Himalayas, the tiny kingdom of Bhutan, long known for its pursuit of “gross national…

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and UNICEF, yesterday launched a new Education Technology Framework (ETF) designed to transform digital learning nationwide.

July 12, 2025

Bhutan’s Education ministry launches Education Technology Framework

Thimphu : The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and UNICEF, yesterday…

Panel discussion during the crypto tour in Bhutan. Source: Cointelegraph

July 7, 2025

How Bhutan plans to boost its local economy with crypto tourism

Thimphu: The Kingdom of Bhutan is integrating cryptocurrency payments into its tourism infrastructure in a bid to modernize its economy and…

Bhutan has drawn unexpected global attention following the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) latest global working hours report, which ranks the country among those with the longest average working hours in 2024.

July 6, 2025

Bhutan’s working hours: Gross National Exhaustion?

By Yangyel Lhaden Bhutan has drawn unexpected global attention following the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) latest global working hours report,…

Under the shared “Two Countries, One Destination” vision, the Bhutanese delegation deepens collaboration through knowledge exchange, strategic meetings, and site visits from 20–23 June

July 4, 2025

Thailand and Bhutan Strengthen Sustainable Tourism Cooperation Through Field Visits

Bangkok, 4 July 2025 – Thailand and Bhutan have taken a significant step toward deepening cooperation in sustainable tourism, with…