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Bangladesh’s tourism sector reels from political, safety issues
New Age Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s tourism industry continues to lag behind its South Asian peers, with a decline reported in the business last year, apparently due to deterioration in political stability and law and order. The situation is feared to deteriorate...
Bhutan’s hotel crisis: Too many beds, too few guests
Kuensel
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At a three-star hotel in Thimphu, the front desk staff waits for guests who never arrive. Rooms that once catered to high-end tourists are now sold as low as Nu 2,500 a night for two people, breakfast and dinner included – a pricing aimed less at...
Bhutan to sell carbon credits to Singapore
Kuensel
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The country’s forest sequesters about 6.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually while it emits only 2.2 million tonnes years Sonam country afforestation, locked content standards, Bhutan carbon Singapore locked contentcountry economy...
Bangladesh’s tourism sector reels from political and safety issues
Dhaka Tribune
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Bangladesh’s tourism industry continues to lag behind its South Asian peers, with a decline reported in the sector last year, apparently due to deterioration in political stability and law and order. The situation is feared to worsen, with...
Bhutan: Inside the world’s happiest country ruled by the 'Dragon Kings'
Hola
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September 13, 2025
With mountaintop temples, sweeping valleys, and breathtaking landscapes, Bhutan is a kingdom like no other. Here’s what you can’t miss on your first visit to this Himalayan jewel. A Kingdom that Blends Tradition and Modernity From the wedding of...
Phuentshogling’s Amochhu bridge emerges as tourist hotspot
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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September 12, 2025
Phuentshogling, often seen as just a transit route for tourists, is now making strides to establish itself as a destination of its own. With several successful tourist spots developed, the Amochhu bridge has emerged as one of the popular...
Dancing With The Stars vet Julianne Hough shares why she wants to 'go to Bhutan and shave my head with a monk'
Daily Mail
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September 12, 2025
By ADAM S. LEVY, US SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 10:44 EDT, 12 September 2025 | Updated: 12:39 EDT, 12 September 2025 Julianne Hough said she’s been thinking about a major style change: shaving her head. The Dancing with the Stars...
Bhutan’s roadmap for space frontier
Kuensel
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The 10-year space roadmap aims to create 300 jobs, contribute USD 150 million to GDP by 2034 to dogs roadmap which locked content inclusive Ema Datshi environment economic, locked contentroadmap culture which funding locked contentenvironment...
Designer Labels, Exotic Vacations, Luxury Cars: The Opulent World of Nepal’s Nepo Kids
News24
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September 12, 2025
Anger over government failure, corruption and growing inequality in Nepal has pushed the country into a deep political and social crisis within a week. The movement was driven mainly by Gen Z, which forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign....
Wanderlust after 50: the best solo travel destinations for women
IOL
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“Women don’t just want to check places off a list; they want to be moved by them.” This sentiment, expressed by Doni Bleu, travel expert and CEO of Girls' Guide to the World, encapsulates the evolving landscape of solo travel for women aged 50 and...
JICA allocates Nu 120 million to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in Bhutan
Kuensel
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UNICEF celebrates 50 years of partnership with Bhutan
Kuensel
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Till date more than 98 percent of Bhutanese children have been immunised against preventable childhood disease and nearly 40 percent of pre-school children attend Early Childhood Care and Development centres. services. She Sonam in to locked...
Tourists cancel Nepal trips amid unrest, leaving operators distressed
Daily Star
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September 10, 2025
Bangladeshi tourists are cancelling planned trips to Nepal en masse out of safety concerns amid violent unrest in the neighbouring country, which has seen at least 25 deaths, its premier resign and flee, the military take over, and curfews...
Wellness Travel 2025: The Rise Of Rest, Renewal And Longevity
News18
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September 11, 2025
Last Updated:September 11, 2025, 20:00 IST Discover wellness travel trends in 2025, from water healing and sleep optimization to digital detox and longevity retreats. Explore immersive, mind-body rejuvenation experiences. Wellness travel: From...
UAE Residence Visa
The Times of India
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UAE residents can travel visa-free to 140+ countries in 2025 with a valid residence visa/Representative Image In 2025, UAE residents have wide international mobility, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to more than 140 countries. The...
Are voices from small countries like Bhutan heard in international climate diplomacy?
Kuensel
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I attended my first United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, this November. For years, I have written stories on the environment, climate change, and conservation....
Bangladesh to enhance bilateral co-operation in tourism and GMC: Ambassador Roy
Kuensel
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The outgoing Ambassador of Bangladesh to Bhutan, Shib Nath Roy, said yesterday that the two countries would further strengthen their ties in tourism and investment, including opportunities in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). You must be logged...
Bengal tourists stranded in Nepal to be brought back soon: Mamata
The Pioneer
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday assured the tourists from the state, who have been stranded in the violence-hit Nepal, that her Government is actively working to ensure their safe return in a couple of days. Speaking at an...
Tourism Master Plan targets USD 2.56 billion in SDF revenue by 2034
Kuensel
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The government plans to generate a staggering USD 2.56 billion in direct Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) revenue by 2034, according to the draft Bhutan Integrated Tourism Master Plan 2025-34. preserving Monk to the locked content the Bhutanese...
Bhutan tops India’s foreign aid list
Kuensel
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The Government of India has allocated the highest foreign aid for Bhutan amounting to INR 20.69 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, with INR 10.79 billion as grants and INR 9.9 billion as loans, according to India’s union budget 2024-25. India’s...