Bhutan, like many nations today, faces a growing challenge—the migration of skilled and talented individuals seeking broader opportunities abroad. At the same time, rapid advancements in automation and digital technologies are reshaping how governments, businesses, and NGOs operate. These trends underscore an urgent reality: Bhutan must strengthen, upskill, and future-proof …
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Jude Wijesinghe (29 when arrested) was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Supreme Court for the murder of Tshewang Choden of Bhutan at the National Zoo & Aquarium at Yarralumla, in Canberra on 18 December, 2023. Wijesinghe stabbed Tsewang, who was his supervisor, 14 times …
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During the 11th Sitting of the Fourth Session of the National Assembly, the Member of Parliament (MP) of Thrimshing-Kangpara, Damche Tenzin, raised concerns over employment practices affecting contract teachers, ESP/GSP staff, and Non-Formal Education (NFE) instructors. The MP mentioned that there are currently 1,750 contract teachers, 2,480 ESP/GSP staff, and …
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A tragic accident in Mongar claimed the lives of five family members after their vehicle veered off a farm road at Takchhu at around 6 pm on 11th December 2025. The family was returning home from the Mongar Regional Referral Hospital when the accident occurred. Six people were travelling in …
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The National Assembly (NA) adopted the Amendment to the Reservation on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) during the 7th Sitting of the Fourth Parliament. The CRPD is an international treaty designed to protect and promote the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), ensuring they can …
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During the 3rd Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parliament, the Member of Parliament (MP) from the Gelephu constituency, Harka S. Tamang, raised a question to the Education Minister regarding the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD)’s efforts to align the education system with the Cambridge standards. …
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The Member of Parliament (MP) of Bongo–Chapcha, Pempa, raised concerns over the urgent need to restore four bridges that were severely damaged or washed away during the October 2025 floods. He said the Lubichu, Bjimichu, and Togtokha bailey bridges, along with the Bayulkuenzang suspension bridge, were the only lifelines for …
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During the National Assembly’s Question Hour Session on 5th December 2025, the Social and Culture Committee (SCC) sought clarification on who is responsible for monitoring the cultural appropriateness of songs, attire, and decorum during major national ceremonies. SCC noted that while Bhutan is deeply rooted in culture, tradition and tendrel, …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) will begin intensive training on inclusive education in January 2026 for teachers from 50 inclusive schools nationwide. Sharing the details, Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, said, “About 200 teachers will receive three-week training covering key areas such as inclusive education concepts, development …
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The Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, shared that the ministry’s recent Teacher Requirement Exercise has revealed an uneven distribution of teachers across the country. While some Dzongkhags and Thromdes now have more teachers than needed in core subjects, shortages continue in specialised fields like SEN, IT, and History. Explaining the …
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