BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

By Lhendup Wangmo A recent survey into gender attitudes in Bhutan has painted a complex picture, revealing that while a significant majority of women acknowledge the existence of gender equality in the country, deeply rooted traditional gender norms continue to exert influence over perceptions. Despite some progress, many women continue to uphold conventional beliefs regarding the roles and rights of …

A significant exodus from the civil service has raised alarms about the future of governance. Over 2,000 civil servants have resigned, with more than 1,400 voluntarily leaving their positions due to concerns over stagnating wages, slow promotions, excessive workloads, and lack of career advancement. This crisis highlights a deeper issue: the failure of the current system to meet the needs …

…𝑩𝑻 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝑪 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 By Kezang ChodenSince 2022, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), TashiCell(TC) and Bhutan Telecom Limited (BT) have collaborated to enhance crime detection through mobile tower location tracking. This initiative has played a crucial role in aiding investigations, enabling law enforcement agencies to track and solve criminal cases more effectively. …

The Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) was launched with high hopes of revitalizing Bhutan’s economy following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ESP was designed to jumpstart key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, youth employment, and small-scale industries. However, more than a year into its implementation, a critical question lingers: has the Bhutanese economy truly rebounded to its pre-pandemic …

By Zhenphen Chokden As fuel prices soar and government incentives make electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible, a powerful shift toward sustainable transportation is taking hold. With rising fuel costs and high taxes on traditional petrol vehicles, more Bhutanese, especially taxi drivers, are turning to EVs as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative. However, despite the growing momentum, the transition is met …