Bhutan

Bhutan looks to technology to control dog population

The government of Bhutan is now looking to technological interventions for “sustainable dog population management”.
Bhutan PM enjoys the Bangla New Year

The spirit of our cultural festivity filled the air as the rays of the early morning sun of the Bangla New Year 1426, beamed with the
Duty-free, quota-free access dominate bilateral talks

Bangladesh and Bhutan yesterday agreed in principle to work on duty- and quota-free access of a number of goods of the two countries to each other's market for mutual benefits.
Bhutan to continue print subsidy for pvt newspapers

Bhutan's Information and Communications Minister Karma Donnen Wangdi says the government will provide ex-country training opportunities for about 292 media professionals during the 12th Plan as part of its media development programme.
2 Bhutan hotels awarded Best Hotels in Asia

Bhutan has continually been ranked as the “happiest place on Earth”, and now the country located in the Himalayas has made it into Conde Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Award.
'Carbon sink' Bhutan counts cost of plans for green future

The gentle whirring of the wind turbine speaks volumes of Bhutan's record as the world's only carbon negative country, but major challenges stand in the way of the Himalayan kingdom's decision to follow a green path over rampant economic expansion.
A non-touristy tourist destination

One of the special aspects about Bhutan is the way they have maintained their tourism industry—they don't overdo it.
Humiliation in Bhutan

Bhutan played the proverbial last rite of Bangladesh football with a 3-1 defeat at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu yesterday. The result in the Asian Cup Qualifying Play off means Bangladesh will not be a part of any AFC and FIFA sponsored events for the next two to three years until the launching of the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Time for action, not excuses

After a goalless draw against lowly Bhutan in the Asian Cup Play-off Qualifiers on Tuesday, the Bangladeshi strikers' inability
Bhutan to touch down today

A 29-member Bhutan football team is scheduled to land in the capital in the morning today, four days before their Asian Cup Play-Off Qualifying tie against hosts Bangladesh.
Russel leave for Bhutan today

Sheikh Russel KC leave today for Bhutan to take part in the AFC Cup Play-Off Qualifiers.
Bhutan's parliament OKs sub-regional agreement amid resistance

The Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) transport agreement passed its first parliamentary hurdle yesterday when the National Assembly endorsed the sub-regional agreement amid stiff resistance from the opposition.
Bangladesh to invest in Bhutan's hydropower sector

A trilateral cooperation among Bhutan, Bangladesh and India that will enable Bangladesh to invest in the Bhutanese power sector to re-import the electricity could soon be a reality.
Bhutan plants over 1 lakh trees to welcome their new born prince

Bhutan welcomes the birth of its new prince by planting over 1 lakh trees across the country.
Bhutan's queen gives birth to a baby boy

The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan has a new crown prince. The Royal Media Office in capital Thimphu says that the baby boy was born on Friday to King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema.
Big earthquake coming, warn Indian experts

Indian Union home ministry's disaster management experts warn of a bigger catastrophe, earthquakes with a magnitude of 8.2 or greater on the Richter scale which may hit the already ruptured Himalayan region, reports The Times of India.
Strong quake kills 6 in northeast India

Six people are killed and dozens injured when a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes northeast India, sending panicked residents fleeing into the streets even hundreds of kilometres away in Bangladesh.
Bhutan – Bangladesh preview: Pride at stake for both sides

The group stage of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2015 ends on Monday, with the first of the two fixtures featuring the bottom two sides's of Group B, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
9 women envoys urge prevention of gender-based violence

Nine women ambassadors based in Bangladesh including Bhutan, Brazil, Denmark, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Sri Lanka and the US emphasise the urgent need to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in the country, in their own countries, and across the globe.
Bhutan asks Bangladesh to limit buses, trucks to border

The Bhutan government requests Bangladesh to limit their cargo and bus services to the Bhutanese border, Bhutanese newspaper Kuensel reports.
Bangladesh offers Bhutan duty-free export of stones

Bangladesh offers Bhutan duty-free and quota-free export of stones and boulders for using those in the construction of Padma Bridge.
4-nation friendship motor rally visits Savar memorial

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal Friendship Motor Rally visits national memorial at Savar, on the outskirts in Dhaka.
Quader for borderless connectivity among BBIN

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has batted for “borderless connectivity” with Bhutan, India and Nepal to “achieve fruit of the transport corridor” among these nations.
Bus services to connect 3 countries with Bangladesh soon: FM

Four South Asian countries -- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) -- are planning to launch a new passenger bus and cargo service soon, announced Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali.
Business climate ranking: Bangladesh slips 2 notches

Bangladesh went down two positions to 174 in the international ranking of World Bank’s (WB) Ease of Doing Business 2016 report.
Regional connectivity trial run from Nov 14

The trial run of passenger transport for regional connectivity between Bangladesh, India, Bhutan and Nepal is scheduled to be held from November 14 to December 1 this year.
Cabinet ratifies 4-nation motor vehicle deal

The cabinet approves a proposal for ratification of "The Motor Vehicles Agreement for the Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal".
SAFF U-19: Bangladesh romp into the semis

Bangladesh romp into the semifinals of SAFF U19 Championship 2015 after defeating Bhutan 2-0 at Lalitpur, Nepal.
GSP: Bangladesh’s reforms and unfinished tasks

Bangladesh made unprecedented progress in labour and safety standards over the last two years, which had raised hopes for the country of regaining trade benefits from the United States.
Bhutan foreign minister to be sacked

Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has proposed to sack his foreign minister Rinzin Dorje.