The paper followed the fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s vision to ensure a smooth transition to democracy and advance it thereafter. In 2008, when the first parliamentary elections took place, Bhutan Observer rose up to the daunting challenges of a new system and order of life. Thereafter, it has striven to raise the level of engagement of Bhutanese citizens in the new democratic proces
s. Bhutan Observer is a private limited company governed by the Companies Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Run by an able team of 60 people working in the editorial, commercial, administrative and managerial departments, it is one of the leading newspapers in Bhutan. The editorial department has won several national journalism awards for the best editorial, best Dzongkha issue, best editorial cartoon, and the most valuable story on gross national happiness. Bhutan Observer’s Dzongkha edition, Druk Nelug, is widely circulated and enjoys a dedicated readership across all sections of society.
