AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBorder Rules: India’s amended immigration order clarifies ID requirements for Indian, Nepalese and Bhutanese citizens travelling directly between the neighbouring countries. Bhutanese travellers entering or leaving India via China, Macau, Hong Kong or Pakistan must carry a valid passport and visa. Trade: Bhutan and Bangladesh’s bilateral trade reached US$85 million in 2025. Officials are working to streamline customs, transit and border procedures. Demographics: The World Bank warns Bhutan’s working-age population could peak around 2031, putting pressure on growth, pensions and healthcare. It recommends expanding private-sector jobs and women’s workforce participation. Gelephu Finance: The planned Gelephu central bank has been cleared to hold crypto assets in its reserves, adding a distinctive power to the city’s financial ambitions. Flood Risk: A glacial lake outburst in Bhutan damaged infrastructure in two dzongkhags and washed away Gasa Tsachu, while authorities in Assam and West Bengal issued flood alerts.
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