AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGanges Water Push: Speakers at a Farakka Long March Day gathering demanded a regional river commission for China, Nepal, Bhutan, India and Bangladesh under UN and World Bank supervision to secure fair Ganges flows and protect the Sundarbans from reduced river flow and salinity. Bitcoin Under Fresh Scrutiny: Bhutan’s alleged $1B Bitcoin sell-off claims are again in the spotlight as on-chain analysts point to large BTC outflows from Druk Holding & Investments, while Bhutan officials say they “don’t recall” selling. Electricity Tariff Debate: Bhutan’s proposed tariff revision sparked Parliament questions over higher costs for low-voltage households and whether subsidies will cushion the impact. Renewables Incentives: The Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill 2026 was tabled, proposing time-bound tax breaks to speed hydropower and other renewables. Digital Finance Move: BTSE Bhutan received in-principle approval for a Gelephu licence for digital asset trading and custody, pending remaining conditions. Roads & Connectivity: West Bengal cleared handover of key highway stretches to India’s central agencies, including corridors reaching toward the India-Bhutan border.
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