After more than a decade, TEDxThimphu is set to return to Bhutan, bringing back a global platform for the exchange of ideas and thought-provoking conversations. TEDxThimphu brings together speakers from diverse backgrounds to deliver powerful talks that aim to spark dialogue and encourage innovative solutions to global and local challenges. …

The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) is planning to strengthen its tobacco control framework through proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan that would explicitly regulate e-cigarettes and other emerging nicotine products, while introducing stronger measures to protect minors from tobacco use. The proposed changes are being …

Cabinet Secretary Dasho Kesang Deki said the third child incentive was discussed in the cabinet on 16th February but a detailed study will be done before any implementation. She said, “The total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level and is projected to decline further, while the proportion of …

The Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk said that the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) has provided a grant of USD 2 million for the procurement of mobile medical units (MMUs). Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk said, “The Ministry of Health (MoH) has secured 21 MMUs from the …

Lead poisoning, a serious public health concern and can have severe health impacts, particularly on children.  In Bhutan, concerns around lead exposure have grown following findings from the 2024 National Blood Lead Level Survey, which revealed alarming levels of lead among children. Lead Focal Person, Karma Wangdi, said that Bhutan …

The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA) has temporarily suspended and permanently de-registered several Education Consultancy and Placement Firms (ECPFs) over the years to ensure that applicants seeking education and employment opportunities abroad receive reliable and ethical services. ECPFs assist students with selecting programs, applying to universities, preparing documentation, …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has recently made significant progress in strengthening inclusive education in Bhutan. As of December 2025, MoESD has trained more than 600 educators, including Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers and Inclusive Education Coordinators, to support students with disabilities. Data from the 50 designated …

This year, about 32.3 percent of the Class 12 graduates of 2025 will get admission to colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB). This is an increase from last year’s intake, when only 1,751 students out of 7,710 BHSEC pass-outs were admitted to colleges under the RUB, including both …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has been working to address the shortage of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers in government schools. The issue has become important as schools try to maintain the quality of education and meet the growing demand for STEM subjects. Although recent …

This year, a total of 7,218 Class 12 students passed the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) examinations, making them eligible to pursue higher education in colleges both within and outside the country. Stream-wise, Arts recorded the highest pass percentage at 91.46 percent, followed by Science at 75.68 percent and …