Low-income workers in Bhutan, particularly in Thimphu, are facing severe financial hardship due to stagnant wages and a rapidly rising cost of living. Many employed in sectors like hospitality, retail, and manual labor struggle to survive, with salaries often barely covering rent, leaving little for basic necessities or savings. The issue is rooted in structural [...]

The rise in sexual offence cases in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, highlights a growing gap between rapid social and technological change and the ability of institutions and communities to respond effectively. Despite being the most developed and connected part of the country, the increase in such cases shows that modernization does not automatically ensure [...]

Bhutan’s health sector is facing a growing workforce crisis, particularly at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), due to the continued loss of medical professionals. In 2025, 92 staff resigned, with 45 more giving notice and 31 applying for Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL)—many of whom are unlikely to return as they seek [...]

Bhutan achieved a 76.98 percent pass rate in the Class VIII Board Examination 2025, with 12,039 out of 12,143 students passing from 168 schools nationwide, reflecting broad participation across government and private institutions. The national merit list was topped by Sidanth Bhandari of Loselling Middle Secondary School with 94.6 percent, followed closely by Sangay [...]

Official police data show a sharp rise in reported sexual offence cases nationwide, increasing from 108 in 2022 to 152 in 2025. Thimphu has emerged as the most affected dzongkhag, recording 113 cases, the highest in the country. Other urban centres such as Gelephu and Samtse have also seen high numbers, while less populated [...]