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Founder of Bhutan Biscuits rises from struggles to success

Ten years ago, the thought of a Bhutanese biscuit competing with international products seemed far-fetched. Yet today, packets of KinTen Biscuits are found in all 20 dzongkhags, telling not only the story of taste and quality, but also the story of one man’s unshakable determination. That man is Kinley Tenzin, …

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Bangladesh defeats Bhutan, but Young Dragons win hearts

On 20th August, Bhutan’s U-17 women’s team fought bravely but fell 3–1 to Bangladesh in the 2025 SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship, a match that kept the crowd at Changlimithang Stadium on edge. After a goalless first half, Bangladesh’s Alpi Akter (Jersey 9) scored in the 54th minute. Bhutan responded quickly when …

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Inclusive Sports Program Transforms Bhutanese Schools

On 22nd August, 2025, five schools in Thimphu are stepping into a new era of inclusive education as Special Olympics Bhutan equips them with sports equipment under the Unified Champion Schools (UCS) program. The initiative aims to create environments where students with and without disabilities can learn, play, and grow …

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Dechen Dorji makes history

Bhutan has etched its name into the history books of Asian sports, as Dechen Dorji became the first Bhutanese athlete to win a medal at the Asian U19 & U22 Boxing Championships. The historic achievement came at the U22 Men’s 60kg (lightweight) division, where Dorji clinched a hard-fought bronze for …

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Bhutan set to welcome South Asia’s brightest badminton stars

Thimphu is the stage for one of South Asia’s most anticipated youth sporting events as Bhutan prepares to host the Badminton Asia South Asia Regional Junior Championship 2025 from 15th to 22nd August. The championship, being held at the Bhutan Badminton Federation Hall in Bebena, is bringing together emerging talent, …

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Bhutan launches first national spatial data infrastructure to end costly planning errors

Bhutan launched its first National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), a centralised digital platform providing accurate, standardised maps and geospatial data to all government agencies, private stakeholders, and the public. Unveiled by Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the NSDI is designed to …

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Bhutan strengthens forest restoration with new partnership

The Royal Government of Bhutan has officially partnered with Conservation International, the Bhutan Ecological Society, and the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation in a significant move to strengthen forest restoration and protection efforts nationwide. This collaboration, launched under the regional Mountains to Mangroves initiative, aims to restore 50,000 hectares …

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