| Owner(s) | Ngawang Dorji & Tenzin Dorji |
|---|---|
| Founded | 31 Oct 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Thimphu, Bhutan |
| Sister newspapers | Druk Yoedzer |
| Website | bhutantoday |
Bhutan Today, published in Thimphu, is the fourth English language newspaper published in Bhutan. It was launched in October 2008.
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