Parliament Power Shift: Bhutan’s National Assembly has elected opposition MP Tempa Dorji as Speaker, defeating ruling PDP health minister Tandin Wangchuk by one vote (24-23) after the resignation of former Speaker Lungten Dorji—an early stress test for Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay’s government. Judiciary Link-Up: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) president Rajeev Amarasuriya made a historic visit to Bhutan’s High Court, seeking closer cooperation between the two countries’ legal professions and reinforcing rule-of-law ties. Gelephu Watch: Coverage highlights Gelephu Mindfulness City and the Gelephu International Airport as key to Bhutan’s southern economic push—framed as a strategic bridge for India’s regional integration and security calculations. Foreign Exchange Pressure: Bhutan’s foreign reserves fell about USD 31 million to USD 1.19 billion, with rising import costs—especially fuel—cited as the main drag, though officials say reserves remain well above the critical threshold. Sports Governance: Bhutan Amateur Athletics Federation proposes a national certification system for running events to standardize safety, course checks, medical plans, and accountability. Regional Diplomacy: Bangladesh and Bhutan urged SAARC revitalisation for regional integration, while discussing how Gelephu’s special economic push could complement Bangladesh’s own special zone plans. Local Transport Reform: In Gelephu, taxi drivers have adopted an organised queue system to reduce passenger-rush competition as GMC development accelerates.