NEWS AND UPDATES ...
Fortified Rice to Be Introduced to the General Public Nationwide to Improve Nutrition
A healthier food option is set to arrive on the tables of Bhutanese households with the introduction of Fortified Rice, enriched with essential micronutrients including Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Zinc. This initiative aims to support the health and well-being of the population, addressing micronutrient deficiencies ...
Successful Health Screening Conducted at FCBL Corporate Headquarters
We are delighted to share that a comprehensive Health Screening Test was successfully conducted today at our FCBL Corporate Headquarters for employees from both the Corporate Office and the Phuentsholing Regional Office - along with their family members. This meaningful initiative was made possible through the invaluable...
Annual General Meeting 2025: A Testament to Growth, Resilience, and National Commitment
We successfully held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 21, 2025, in Thimphu, graced by the presence of Hon'ble Finance Minister Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, the Director of DMDF, and other esteemed officials from ICGD, representing our sole shareholder, the Ministry of Finance of the Royal Government of Bhutan. It would b...
MoAL to boost domestic production to ensure food security
The inflation rate for agrifood in Bhutan has been increasing, affecting consumers preferences and choices. In the 13th Plan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock's (MoAL) plans to create enabling environment for investment, infrastructure development, and policy interventions to increase production and access to food....
Online potato auction boosts trade and revenue
Potato trade has seen a major transformation since the launch of the online auction system under the Bhutan Commodities Exchange Initiative (BCEI) in 2016. Potato trade has seen a major transformation since the launch of the online auction system under the Bhutan Commodities Exchange Initiative (BCEI) in 2016. Designe...