Bhutan

SAFF Women's Championship / Bangladesh storm into final with 7-1 thrashing of Bhutan

Tohura Khatun scored a hattrick while skipper Sabina Khatun bagged a brace as defending champions Bangladesh stormed into the final of the SAFF Women's Championship with a 7-1 win against Bhutan in Kathmandu today. 

5 places in Asia to experience autumn like never before (No, really)

With the scorching summer heat behind and the chill of winter yet to arrive, autumn in Asia is the perfect season for delving into the tranquillity of nature.

Booters look for another win in Bhutan

Fresh from a 1-0 win over Bhutan in the first match, Bangladesh will look to wrap up their two-match FIFA friendly series against the Himalayan nation with another victory when the two sides meet at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today, with the match scheduled to kick off at 6:00pm.

Booters’ 'challenging' Bhutan test today

Bangladesh football team were expecting tough competition from Bhutan in the two FIFA friendly fixtures, the first of which kicks off at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu at 6:00pm today. And that is not necessarily due to the strength of the opposition but also an apparent lack of match-practice and fitness of the Bangladesh players.

Booters concerned with weather, fitness ahead of Bhutan ties

Four days after arriving in Thimphu, Bangladesh national team players are still struggling to acclimatise with the weather, environment and the pitch at the Changlimithang Stadium where they will play two FIFA friendly matches against the hosts on September 5 and 8.

Bangladesh to play against Bhutan on Sept 5, 8

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday confirmed that the national football team will play two FIFA friendly matches against Bhutan on September 5 and 8.

Butler blames defence after labouring win

Coach Peter Butler blamed his defence after Bangladesh women's team laboured to a 4-2 win against Bhutan in the second match of the two FIFA friendly matches at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Saturday.

Sagorika wants to build on impressive debut

Bangladesh women's football's latest sensation Mosammat Sagorika said she would like to build on her debut hattrick as the women in red and green take on Bhutan in the second of their two FIFA international friendlies in Thimphu today.

Sagorika hattrick saves Bangladesh’s blushes

Young forward Mosammat Sagorika came off the bench and scored a hattrick as Bangladesh women’s football team came back from a goal down to beat Bhutan 5-1 in the first of two FIFA friendly matches in Thimphu on Wednesday night.

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

Countries Bangladeshis can visit without visas

Contrary to popular belief, being a Bangladeshi has its perks when it comes to travelling. As a Bangladeshi citizen, there are around 40 countries that you can visit without needing to obtain a visa in advance. These countries include Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives, and several small island nations in the Pacific and Caribbean.

November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022

Bangladesh begin U-15 SAFF Women's Championship with 8-0 victory 

Substitute Sauravi Akanda Prity fired home a hattrick to power hosts Bangladesh to a massive 8-0 win against Bhutan in the opening match of the SAFF U-15 Women's Championship at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday.

October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022

7 most beautiful temples around the world

Temples have historically played a vital part in not only the fabric of many religions but also the livelihoods of communities, dating back to the dawn of civilization. These amazing buildings are safe places for people who want to grow spiritually or learn more about a certain religion. Ancient and revered temples are both reminders of a region's past and towering examples of its traditional architectural styles. Whether it's an all-white, quirky temple in Thailand or a Doric sanctuary above Athens, these stunning temples are worth a visit on your next trip.

January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020

Bhutan looks to technology to control dog population

The government of Bhutan is now looking to technological interventions for “sustainable dog population management”.

April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019

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

April 14, 2019
April 14, 2019

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.

January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019

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.

November 29, 2018
November 29, 2018

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.

October 10, 2018
October 10, 2018

'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.

June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017

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.