Bhutan National Bank (BNB), a leading financial institution committed to delivering cutting-edge banking solutions, is pleased to announce its collaboration with T Bank as an official Visa associate. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding the reach of Visa’s innovative payment solutions and providing enhanced financial services to …
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His Majesty earlier arrived back after a visit to Qatar and UAE His Majesty The King graced the opening ceremony of the 9th Session of the Third Parliament on 9 June. Members of The Royal Family, senior government officials and other dignitaries attended the Opening Ceremony. The ceremony was also …
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His Majesty The King granted Dhar to the newly elected members of the National Council at the Tashichhodzong on 6 June. The National Council elections were held in April this year. His Majesty also conferred Dakyen to the new Chairperson of the National Council, Sangay Dorji, who is the National Council …
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The theme for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 is – “Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030”. Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed annually on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene, break stigma around menstruation, and raise awareness about challenges regarding access to menstrual products. Poor menstrual hygiene caused …
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A pertinent concern is the continuing loss of large numbers of teachers from all over the country with the result that many schools do not have enough teachers and are also making do with contract teachers where they can. From January to 25 May 2023 there were 488 voluntary resignations …
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The incentives are available for full US dollar SDF-paying tourists, and for stays in Bhutan between June 01, 2023 and December 31, 2024 (Thimphu, Bhutan, May 31, 2023): The Cabinet has today announced three different SDF incentives for US dollar SDF-paying tourists that are designed to encourage longer stays and greater exploration of all 20 dzongkhags. The incentives come into effect for bookings made from June …
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The Royal Civil Service Commission in a notification has said that as per its 183rd Commission meeting held on 23 May 2023 it decided to amend certain sections of the BCSR 2018 that now allows a candidate to appear for Bhutan Civil Service Examinations (BCSE) multiple times. Earlier a candidate could …
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The 12th Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on the Bhutan-China Boundary Issue was held in Thimphu, Bhutan from 24th to 25thMay 2023 according to the Foreign Ministry. The Bhutanese delegation was led by Mr. Letho Tobdhen Tangbi, Secretary of the International Boundaries, and the Chinese delegation was led by H. E. Mr. Hong …
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The Finance Minister Namgay Tshering said that the government is looking at designing special government backed securities called Green Bonds to encourage and attract foreign remittances and investment. The minister said that currently when Bhutanese send money through the banking route the RMA does give them a 2 percent incentive …
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AHA Oxy Gases Pvt. Ltd., Pasakha and Project DANTAK on 26 May 2023. AHA Oxy Gases Pvt. Ltd. will supply of oxygen and acetylene gases to be used in the construction works carried out by Project DANTAK in Bhutan. The Bhutan Chamber …
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