Bhutan stands out as one of the very few countries in the world with three must pass subjects of Dzongkha, English and Math from class 4 to 10 and then Dzongkha and English as a must pass in class 10 and 12. At a time when education systems are evolving …

On the morning of 2nd June 2026, the Bank of Bhutan (BoB) issued a notification stating that the application window for the ESP Education Loan scheme for the 2026 Summer Intake is open from 9 am onwards in its (37) branches across the country until 30th June 2026. However, by …

On 20th May 2026 The Bhutanese sent questions to the Ministry of Finance media focal asking for the amount spent on the Goods and Services Tax (GST)  so far, and the manpower allotted for GST implementation so far. The media focal said that the ministry is extremely tied up with …

Bhutanese in Australia remit USD 451.6 million in last 27 months For the last couple of years, it looked like the migration rush to Australia, which reached its peak in the Financial Year (FY) 2022 July-2023 June with 15,522 was coming down, but the latest data show that migration to …

After a record long wait, the two countries of Bhutan and India have finally signed the all-important Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 1,020 MW Punatsangchu II (P II) project. The Bhutanese side was represented by Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and the Indian side was represented by NTPC Vidyut …

Many Bhutanese may have been surprised with the sudden introduction of the ‘Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill of Bhutan’ in this Session of Parliament. The Bill exempts indirect taxes such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), Customs Duty and Excise Duty on direct inputs used for the construction, installation, or …

The Thrimshing-Kangpara MP Damche Tenzin asked a question on measures by the government to reduce government fuel expenditure through use of electric vehicles and restriction of government vehicle usage. The MP said the Prime Minister, during the press release on 16th May 2026, informed the public about the growing fuel …

Nu 2.5 bn given by GoI for ESP to go back to GoI via fuel price support As of 21st May 2026, the government has spent Nu 1.531 billion (bn) in fuel price support of which Nu 1.469 bn has been spent for diesel and Nu 62 million (mn) for …

West Bengal is arguably the most important Indian state for Bhutan, as the majority of Bhutan’s trade and transportation passes through it, and any changes in the state tend to have a major impact on Bhutan. The recent state elections have led to a change in the state government with …

The National Assembly passed a resolution on reforming the Max System and the Bell Curve system based on the recommendations of the Good Governance Committee (GGC). The main one was to review and reform the Bell Curve moderation system or forced ranking, have an independent grievance redressal mechanisms (Administrative Tribunal) …