THE NATION

The National Council’s Business Plus Committee presented a review report of key economic sectors identified as having high potential to drive growth and employment in Bhutan. Upholding the GMC vision and considering the prevailing economic situation, the committee said the National Council had established a Special Committee for Business Plus …

The Member of Parliament (MP) of Gangzur–Menji constituency, Loday Tsheten, has raised concerns in Parliament over a significant loss of purchasing power for senior diplomats posted in Geneva and Brussels, following the depreciation of the US dollar (USD) against the Swiss Franc (CHF) and Euro. He referred to the July …

Radhi gewog in Trashigang, known as the rice bowl of Eastern Bhutan, is witnessing its golden paddy fields turn into parched fields. Once a major contributor to Bhutan’s rice supply, the gewog is now struggling as climate change disrupts rainfall patterns and reduces water sources crucial for paddy rice cultivation. …

The National Assembly (NA) has approved significant changes to the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025 following three days of intense deliberation and strong public interest. The Bill passed with 25 yes votes, 19 no votes and 1 abstention and now moves to the National Council for further review. One of …

The Finance Minister Lekey Dorji, during the meet-the-press, said that the ESP concessional loan scheme has reached farmers across all Dzongkhags, with the majority of beneficiaries being smallholder farmers accessing loans under Nu. 1 million projects. As of 24th November 2025, BDBL and participating Financial institutions had received 3,252 applications, …

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has acknowledged public concerns that the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) may lead to higher service costs and place small businesses just above the Nu 5 million turnover threshold at a competitive disadvantage. Addressing these concerns, the Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji, said …

Bangladesh has proposed supplying pharmaceutical products to Bhutan through a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement, a discussion that took place during the State Visit of the Prime Minister of Bhutan to Bangladesh from 22nd – 24th November 2025, according to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health (MoH), Pemba Wangchuk. The Health …

There is a strange phenomenon going on these days with the prices of alcohol and tobacco going up as the Excise Tax for both products are set to push up prices in 2026. It is suspected that hoarding of the two products are going on as the profit margins will …

The first meeting of the Project Steering Committee on India Bhutan Rail Links project was held on 20th November in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary (North) and Karma Wangchuk, Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. The deliberations focused on the implementation modalities of …

Ugyen Dorji (20) from Punakha, a Digital Fabrication trainee at the Jigme Wangchuck Power Training Institute (JWPTI), will be representing the nation at the CezeriFEST 2025 International 3D Design & 3D Printing Competition in Turkey this month. CezeriFEST is a global platform that brings young innovators together to showcase practical …