Bhutan’s declining fertility rate, falling birth numbers, and growing aging population have raised concerns over the country’s demographic future.  While many young Bhutanese are delaying parenthood as they pursue higher education, employment opportunities and careers, some couples wish to have children but face challenges with infertility. The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck …

While the One-Child, One-Egg Initiative has expanded access to eggs for thousands of students across Bhutan, some public lower secondary schools continue to provide eggs through a different funding mechanism. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) said public lower secondary schools are not included under the One-Child, One-Egg …

As school violence incidents captured on video continue to raise concerns over student safety across Bhutan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) says nationwide student wellbeing surveys indicate gradual improvements in school climate.  School climate refers to students’ overall experience of their school environment, including their sense of …

Bhutan has moved away from mercury-containing dental fillings. Known as dental amalgam, the filling material is made from a mixture of metals, including liquid mercury, silver, tin, and copper.  It has been widely used because of its strength and durability. However, mercury is a toxic substance that can pose risks …

Bhutan’s cultivated land declined by more than 5,000 hectares between 2021 and 2024, while the availability of several key food commodities and nutrients also showed a downward trend, according to the country’s first Food Balance Sheets (FBS) Report. The report was launched on July 15 2026. The FBS Report 2021-2024, …

Beyond Grade VIII, Students Will Still Need to Travel Elsewhere for Higher Secondary Education For children growing up in the remote highland community of Merak, continuing education beyond primary school has often meant leaving behind their families, homes, and familiar surroundings. After completing Class VI, students previously had to move …

The Bhutan Foundation’s Nomadic Health Camp 2026 revealed a significant burden of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and infectious diseases among residents of Merak and Sakteng, with nearly four in 10 people screened being found to have raised blood pressure and dozens requiring specialist care. Conducted by the Ministry of Health (MoH), …

Bhutanese consumers are paying the highest retail prices for eggs in South Asia, according to a new market study published by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA). The study found that consumers in Bhutan pay about Nu. 18 per egg, making retail egg prices more than two-and-a-half times higher …

The Department of Home Affairs of Australia, which is responsible for immigration and visa processing, has revised the application charges for several visa categories, including those commonly used by international students and short-term visitors. The increased visa application charges are across four key categories affecting international applicants, including students and …

The minister asks if it is time to ban social media for kids The Minister of Education and Skills Development, in response to public concerns over bullying incidents in schools, including the recent Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School (MSS) case, said the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) maintains a …