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Food Prices Hit Rural and Urban Families Hard February 3, 2026
The National Statistics Bureau’s CPI report for December 2025 shows a continued rise in inflation, driven mainly by increasing food and non-food prices. Food inflation reached 4.36 percent, with notable increases in staples, beverages, and betel nuts, while non-food Continue Reading Bhutan Records 76.98% Pass Rate in Class VIII Exams January 28, 2026
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 Continue Reading Digital Abuse and Deepfakes Fuel Safety Fears January 20, 2026
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 Continue Reading Bhutan’s Students with Disabilities Face Persistent Learning Gaps January 13, 2026
The National Education Assessment (NEA) 2024 reveals that students with disabilities in Bhutan continue to perform below their peers, particularly in Mathematics, due to gaps in inclusive learning materials, limited teacher training, and inaccessible school infrastructure. Although 1,455 children Continue Reading Rising Costs Across Essentials and Services Worry Consumers January 6, 2026
Inflation rose to 3.55% in November 2025, driven by continued increases in both food and non-food prices, according to the National Statistics Bureau. Food inflation was the main contributor at 4.67%, with notable rises in food and non-alcoholic beverages, Continue Reading Accountability Key to Effective Use of Government Resources December 17, 2025
Effective management of public resources is a reflection of government integrity and a foundation of citizens’ trust. Transparency, beyond merely publishing budgets, requires clear communication about how funds are allocated, prioritized, and translated into tangible results. Global examples show Continue Reading Youth Unemployment Remains Major Challenge in Bhutan December 9, 2025
Labour Minister Ugyen Dorji said that during the 12th Five-Year Plan, there will be over 82,000 job seekers, most of them youth. Unemployment remains a big problem, rising to 12% in the 11th Plan. The government plans to create Continue Reading Over 6,000 Diarrhea Cases Linked to Contaminated Water Nationwide December 2, 2025
The RCDC’s Third Quarterly Bulletin 2025 shows serious contamination in Bhutan’s urban drinking water systems. Out of 531 urban water samples tested, almost 75 percent were unsafe due to E. coli, reflecting ongoing microbial pollution despite regular chlorination and Continue Reading Bhutan Leads Region in Teen Tobacco and Alcohol Use Despite Ban November 25, 2025
Bhutan has banned tobacco sales, yet it still has the highest number of teenage tobacco users in South-East Asia. A WHO report shows that nearly one-fourth of Bhutanese teens smoke, and many also use other tobacco products. Among 5,809 Continue Reading Road Blocks Leave Gakiling Gewog Cut Off, Farmers Struggle November 18, 2025
Gakiling Gewog in Haa Dzongkhag is struggling with major roadblocks after heavy rain on October 4, 2025, and Cyclone Montha. Landslides and floods cut off the Haa–Samtse highway, the Gewog Centre road, and several farm roads. Fuel for machines Continue Reading India–Bhutan Ties Strengthen with Hydropower Launch November 11, 2025
[fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" Continue Reading Changing Monsoons Threaten Nation’s Forests, Farms, and Hydropower November 4, 2025
The country is facing increasing climate instability as changing monsoon patterns cause floods, droughts, and landslides, disrupting agriculture, forests, and hydropower. The World Meteorological Organization warns of record-high temperatures and erratic rainfall between 2025 and 2029, with wetter summers Continue Reading Rising Inflation Puts Pressure on Bhutan’s Low-Income Families October 28, 2025
With inflation at 3.8% and expected to hit 5.8% by December, many low-income families in Bhutan earning below Nu. 300,000 are struggling as food, fuel, and transport costs rise. While tax cuts were introduced, they bring no relief to Continue Reading Bhutan’s Schools See Sharp Drop in Bullying Through Compassion and Connection October 22, 2025
Across Bhutan, bullying in schools is declining as education shifts from punishment to compassion. Guided by the School Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the Guidelines for Anti-Bullying Mechanisms in Educational Institutions launched by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Continue Reading Heavy Rains Devastate Bhutan: Floods and Landslides Wreak Havoc October 14, 2025
Heavy rain in Bhutan on October 4–5 caused flash floods, landslides, and bridge damage across many areas, including Haa, Chhukha, Samtse, Paro, Wangdue Phodrang, and Thimphu. The floods destroyed roads, bridges, homes, and cut off several communities from help. Continue Reading Bhutan Faces Rising Public Health Crisis from Alcohol Use October 1, 2025 In Bhutan, alcohol has shifted from being a cultural companion to a serious public health and social crisis, contributing to domestic violence, accidents, illnesses, and mental health disorders. Drinking is still normalized, with abstinence often stigmatized. Experts argue that Bhutan Continue Reading No Registered Churches Leaves Believers Vulnerable September 2, 2025 In Bhutan, Christianity is not officially recognised, and all citizens are assumed to be Buddhists. Converting to Christianity is viewed with suspicion, and converts often face pressure to return to Buddhism. Since no churches are registered, Christians meet secretly in Continue Reading 72% of Deaths in Bhutan Linked to Lifestyle Diseases August 26, 2025 Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) cause 41 million deaths yearly, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. In Bhutan, 72% of deaths are due to NCDs, with cardiovascular diseases alone causing 28%. Risk factors include tobacco use (31.4%), harmful alcohol consumption (40.2%), Continue Reading Bhutan’s Aging Population Exposes Fragile Social Safety Net August 19, 2025 Bhutan faces growing social protection challenges as its population ages, with 14% expected to be elderly by 2040. Only 8% of workers are covered by pensions, leaving most to depend on family or charity. A UNICEF–EU report found that 92% Continue Reading Bhutan Raises Legal Marriage Age for Women to 18 August 13, 2025 For decades, Bhutan widely practiced 18 as the minimum legal marriage age, yet the Marriage Act of 1980 still allowed girls to marry at 16. This legal contradiction was resolved on June 25, 2025, when a Joint Sitting of Parliament Continue Reading Bhutan Faces Crisis Over Alcohol Abuse, GGC Raises Alarm July 29, 2025 The National Council’s Good Governance Committee (GGC) raised serious concerns over the harmful use of alcohol in Bhutan during its 22nd session. Bhutan reportedly has the highest per capita alcohol consumption in the WHO South-East Asia region. Alcohol is a Continue Reading Bhutanese Youth Abroad Face Job Hurdles Despite Higher Pay July 22, 2025 A survey of over 1,000 Bhutanese youth working abroad found that career growth and low wages in Bhutan push many to seek jobs overseas. Most are working in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain, mainly in service and sales sectors. About Continue Reading Call for Safer Roads Amid Hit-and-Run Surge in Bhutan July 15, 2025 The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has raised concerns over the rising number of vehicle-pedestrian collisions and hit-and-run cases, which have increased from 40 in 2021 to 60 in 2024, with 18 already reported in mid-2025. Most incidents stem from reckless Continue Reading Bhutan’s Prison Policy Violates Human Rights, Discriminates Against Minorities July 9, 2025 A new United Nations report has condemned Bhutan for illegally jailing ethnic Nepali citizens for life without parole, simply for expressing political opinions. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention concluded that Bhutan has violated fundamental human rights, including the Continue Reading Students With Disabilities Face Barriers to Higher Education July 2, 2025 Despite growing efforts to promote inclusive education in Bhutan, students with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in pursuing higher education beyond Class 12. A lack of essential  support services in colleges and universities such as trained sign language interpreters, Continue Reading Bhutan and Thailand Strengthen Ties in Historic Royal Visit June 24, 2025 From April 25–28, 2025, Bhutan warmly welcomed Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand for a historic State Visit—their first to the Himalayan kingdom. The royal couple received a grand and heartfelt reception, greeted not only by Bhutan’s King Continue Reading Stroke Risk Soars in Bhutan: 70% Found High-Risk in National Screenings June 6, 2025 Stroke is a growing health threat in Bhutan, affecting more young people due to high blood pressure, diabetes, and poor lifestyles.Globally, stroke causes over 6.5 million deaths yearly, and Bhutan is seeing a sharp rise in cases. In rural Bhutan, Continue Reading Reaching Bhutan's Hidden People April 16, 2025 Reaching Unreached People Groups in Bhutan is challenging due to the nation’s strict religious laws and emphasis on cultural uniformity. Language diversity presents another major hurdle in Bhutan’s mission field. Digital outreach is also hindered by government restrictions on media. Continue Reading Bhutan Battles Rising Drug Crisis as Narcotics Networks Expand April 4, 2025 A steep increase drug trafficking is observed in Bhutan; which can potentially harm the society and security. The forbidden drugs smuggled are heroin and brown sugar. The crisis is on the rise as twenty cases in a year has been Continue Reading Bhutan's Sex Workers Seek Safety, Economic Empowerment, and Change February 6, 2025 Sex workers in Bhutan face severe challenges, including social stigma, discrimination, violence, and lack of legal protection. Criminalization of sex work discourages them from reporting crimes due to fear of arrest. Many sex workers express a willingness to leave the Continue Reading

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Bhutan is a tiny country that exclusively depends on neighboring India for its daily life. In Bhutan, all citizens are to follow Buddhism. Conversions are not legal, and evangelism is prohibited. People who convert from Buddhism are heavily discriminated against and stand to lose their citizenship if exposed. There is no chance to gather and worship except in secret in this nation. While there are no confirmed reports of violence against Christian converts in this country, social isolation is equally destructive. The Open Doors USA Persecution List ranks Bhutan at 36th at present.

741,700 POPULATION 36 PERSECUTION RANKING BUDDHISM DOMINANT RELIGION Day 5 Pray For Bhutan keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck close Bhutan is a tiny country. In Bhutan, all citizens are to follow Buddhism. Conversions are not legal, and evangelism is prohibited. HEAD OF STATE 12.4% POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE 68.3 yrs LIFE EXPECTANCY 52.8% LITERACY RATE Day 5 Pray for Bhutan keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right