Programs from BBS Radio- The English Service about various topics; Environment, Technology, Women, Culture and Buddhism, etc
Radio Diary- Norlha
Get to know Ugyen Norlha Gyaltshen, an all-rounded creative individual set out to make a wave in the Bhutanese creative industry through his work.
9/27/2024 • 28 minutes, 42 seconds
Radio Diary- As told by Kinzang Lhamo (Olympic Runner)
Kinzang Lhamo shares her journey during the Paris Olympics. She ran and completed the 42 KM marathon on August 11.
9/19/2024 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Radio Diary- Sonam Rigden Samdrup
On this epsiode, get to know an upcoming RnB singer/song-writer/producer, ser out to put his mark on the Bhutanese music industry.
8/23/2024 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
Radio Diary- Kesang Wangmo
This epsiode brings the listeners a little closer to our very own, Kesang Wangmo. This is up close and personal with Kesang Wangmo; Producer/Presenter. Through this interview, we say good bye to a friend and colleague.
7/31/2024 • 31 minutes, 33 seconds
Summer Weaving Program
The Summer Weaving Program organized by the RTA involved young individuals to learn the art of weaving.
Find out more from the organizers, instructors and the participants.
7/26/2024 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds
Radio Diary- Arun Bhattarai
Tshewang Lhaden is in conversation
with a very passionate documentary filmmaker; Mr. Arun Bhattarai, who takes his
craft very seriously and has the looking lens (literally and figuritively) to bring magic to the ordinary. Learn more about him and his film- making journey through this episode.
7/18/2024 • 29 minutes, 55 seconds
Book review with Singye Tshewang Dorji
In this episode of Children's hour, Singye Tshewang Dorji highlights his recent read "For one more day by Mitch Albom"
7/16/2024 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Parenting Month- Children's forum
BBS Radio brings you this program in collaboration with UNICEF Bhutan. June is parenting month and so, Tshewang Lhaden is in conversation three promising students of Loselling Middle Secondary School. Together, they talk about and celebrate their own parents.
7/1/2024 • 20 minutes, 57 seconds
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
This year, on June 26, we observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with Deputy Chief of the Royal Bhutan Police, Colonel Passang Dorji.
The theme for 2024 is "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention".
Say No to Drugs!
6/26/2024 • 36 minutes, 3 seconds
Follow it into the woods
This marks the first ever episode of the horror series segment under the program Let's get Lit which is our program for Literature and Art by our intern Singay Dendru Dorji and producer Yangjuk.
It follows the stories of an urban horror legend genre called Creepypasta. The first episode is called, "Follow it into the Woods."
It is about the infamous urban legend called the Slenderman, who is usually depicted as an unusually tall, bald, and faceless person.
Enjoy Listening to the program !
6/24/2024 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
World Environment Day 2024
The World Environment Day is observed on the 5th of June annually. In this episode Producer Tandin Wangmo is in conversation with Mr. Sonam Dargay from WWF Bhutan to know about this year's Environment Day.
6/13/2024 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Twist your tongue
This program is called Let's get Lit, which is a program centered on Literature and Art by producer Yangjuk, brought to you by BBS radio. This episode is quite literally how the name suggests, I have got some of your favorite radio hosts of BBS Radio (Dzongkha, Tsangla, Lhotsham and English all the languages available on BBS Radio) and some new friends I made recently read out some tongue twisters in one go! Have fun to learning what a tongue twister is and listening to everyone twisting their tongues!
5/7/2024 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Radio Diary- Lham Dorji's recovery diary
Recovery story of Lham Dorji who lost his mother at
a young age and struggled with addiction all his life but was brave enough to fight it.
4/13/2024 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Radio Diary- Pema Wangdra's recovery diary
This episode is about the recovery journey of a recovering addict and counselor who didn’t let his
choices get the better of him and saved himself and his loved ones in the process.
4/13/2024 • 22 minutes, 26 seconds
Radio Diary- Bikash Neopaney's recovery diary
This episode of radio diary brings light to the topic of addiction and
recovery because to be human is to struggle, make wrong choices sometimes in
the process but coming out braver and stronger. This is the recovery dairy of
Bikash Neopaney
4/13/2024 • 19 minutes
Radio Diary- Rattu Namgay's recovery diary
This episode tells the story of a fierce individual who with the help of his loved
ones and himself, is on the way to reclaim himself from alcohol addiction.
4/13/2024 • 21 minutes, 10 seconds
Guardians of the Fields: Dogs Forge a Path to Human-Wildlife Coexistence in Jongthang, Trongsa.
In the heart of Jongthang, where fields and forests converge, a new chapter in the age-old tale of coexistence is being written – one where dogs stand proudly as guardians of the land, and harmony between man and nature is not just a dream but a living reality.
This Story was produced with support from Bhutan Tiger Center and GRID-Arendal through the Vanishing Treasures Programme.
Music From @Pixabay
#VanishingTreasures #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #JongthangTales
4/4/2024 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
International Women's Day
Our producer Yangjuk brings you a special program in celebration of the International Women's Day. She is conversation with Minister Yeezang D Thapa, who is the only female minister in the current government of Bhutan. This program will bring you a brief insight to her life as woman, as a mother and as a politician. Enjoy listening!
3/12/2024 • 17 minutes, 17 seconds
Radio Diary- Story of 15th October, 2023
The story of a special day made even more
special by the people celebrating it. This is the story of 15th
October, 2023. (White cane safety day) Stay tuned and live that day through this program.
2/2/2024 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
Radio Diary- Dechen Ugyen
In conversation with Dechen Ugyen; an individual
with a lot of potential. After ranking second in the BCSC main examinations, he
has begun an exciting new journey. Through this episode, we get to know him and
his poetry skills.
2/2/2024 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
One Earth- A conversation with Karma Dhendup (Part 2)
In this episode of ONE EARTH, our producer Tandin is in a
continued conversation with Mr. Karma Dhendup where he helps us understand the benefits of a plant-based, vegetarian diet.
Enjoy listening to the program. Remember, we only have ONE EARTH
11/21/2023 • 36 minutes, 24 seconds
One Earth- A conversation with Karma Dhendup (Part 1)
In this episode of ONE EARTH catch our producer Tandin
Wangmo in conversation with Karma Dhendup, the founder of Jangsem Monday.
Tandin takes you through the journey of Mr. Karma Dhendup, his journey with
Jangsem Monday and his take on how an individual’s diet preference can actually
help the environment!
Enjoy listening to the program. Remember, we only have ONE EARTH.
11/21/2023 • 32 minutes, 30 seconds
Expressions with Ozz
BBS Radio brings you another member of Baeyul 301 on Expressions. The chill and honest; Ozz in conversation with Kesang Wangmo. Ghetto know him ;)
11/10/2023 • 27 minutes, 52 seconds
Radio Diary- Phuntsho
A whatsapp conversation with Phuntsho; a traveler, philosopher and a poet. Get to know him, his rich inner mind and his deep feelings about embracing change and following your heart while truly living life especially in a new place.
9/19/2023 • 32 minutes, 59 seconds
Digital Dzongkha Braille Board
An insight into how a small college project to
solve a social issue turned into a first-of-its-kind innovation in Bhutan.
In conversation with Mani Kumar Basnet, a recent graduate from the College of Science and Technology (CST) currently working at DHI.
8/24/2023 • 20 minutes, 59 seconds
Expressions with Tshewang Palden
BBS Radio: Expressions brings you Tshewang Palden. He gained popularity after singing and starring in the MV of the song Dochula and is a proud member of Baeyul 301. He sings, writes music, and has a charming shy personality. What more can we ask from a rising star? Get to know him more!
8/18/2023 • 21 minutes, 10 seconds
Expressions with AyeJamp
In conversation with AyeJamp also known as Jampel Zangpo, one of the artists from the 2023 hit track, Khaten.
AyeJamp is an upcoming music producer/rapper of Baeyul 301 with the potential to lay a strong foundation for the growing music scene in Bhutan.
7/17/2023 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
Expressions with Zhingkham
Listen to an upcoming Bhutanese rapper sharing his story about his music and how he rose above all his worldly struggles. This episode is about giving yourself a second chance.
7/11/2023 • 40 minutes, 10 seconds
Radio Diary- Bamboos
This episode highlights bamboos. A versatile plant that holds a lot of significance espcially in Bhutanese culture.
6/24/2023 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Suchetha Satish, a musical prodigy
Listen to a young musical prodigy, Suchetha Satish. She holds the Guinness World Record for singing in 120 languages in 7 hours and 20 minutes.
6/5/2023 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
Radio Dairy- Off to Samtse
This episode highlights a simple but special journey to a new place, Off to Samtse with Tshewang Lhaden.
4/13/2023 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Memories- The power of talking
This radio drama is part of the EVAC campaign, Rangi Buzhi Rangi Norbu. A fictional anecdote of a survivor of sexual abuse who found hope through the good memories without letting her trauma destory her present and future. This drama highlights the power of talking when it comes to sexual abuse.
3/29/2023 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
Faceless- Online Abuse Drama
This simple story illumintes the issue of online abuse and it's effect on the person who is on the receiving end of the abuse. It is a gentle reminder to be kind espcially online when you don't have a face.
As part of the campaign, Rangi Buzhi Rangi Norbu. Brought to you by BBS Radio.
3/23/2023 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Let's meet halfway- Final Episode
A skit by BBS radio, scripted and acted out by our interns on generation gap especially between parents and children.
2/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Let's meet halfway- EP 1
This is the first part of our skit about generation gap especially between parents and children. Brought to you by BBS Radio and acted and scripted by our enthusiastic interns.
2/17/2023 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Radio Diary- Grief and Loss
This episode talks about loss and grief and what grief means to different people. An attempt to show people that it's all part of life and all we can do is move on.
2/17/2023 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Space Technology Part 2
In this episode of Tech Talk, you can get a detailed understanding of the Space journey in Bhutan. This is part two of the episode.
12/6/2022 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
Space Technology Part 1
In this episode of Tech Talk, you can get a detailed understanding of the Space journey in Bhutan. This is part one of the episode.
12/6/2022 • 28 minutes, 50 seconds
Radio Diary- My story with faith
This episode is about Tshewang and her story with faith; a theme that is relatively new to her.
11/16/2022 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Radio Diary- The story of cat and cat parents
This episode is simply about cats and a cat parent whose life changed drastically ever since she took in the neighbourhood pregnant cat.
11/16/2022 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Radio Diary- Dechen Choden
This episode features an Expat who has been wroking in Kuwait for the past 4 years. This is Dechen's story.
11/16/2022 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu- The role of parents
This episode highlights the role of parents when it comes to protecting our children. In conversation with Dradrol's mother from Dradrol's Page
11/16/2022 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu- Role of Bhutan Football Federation
Bhutan Football Federation participates int the campaign to eiliminate violence agaisnt children.
11/16/2022 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu- Update on the grassroots level
The representatives from ABS, Renew and Tarayana talk to us about their 1 month long campaign in the gewogs.
11/16/2022 • 25 minutes, 45 seconds
One Earth- The Messenger
In this episode: we are in conversation with Mr Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk: Who is an actor and an environment advocate known as the messenger:
Mr Jamyang plans to ride through every continent until the end of the decade to demand immediate action from world leaders and businesses.
Enjoy listening to the program.
11/16/2022 • 36 minutes, 28 seconds
Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu- Analogy
As part of the campaign, "Rangi Buzhi, Rangi norbu"
11/4/2022 • 58 seconds
Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu- Peer/Physical Violence
This panel discussion is part of the campaign Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu to elimate violence agaisnt children. This episode highlights Peer/Physical violence and it's prevalence in Bhutan.
10/18/2022 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
Online Violence in Bhutan
This panel discussion is part of the campaign Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu to elimate violence agaisnt children. This episode highlights online violence violence and it's prevalence in Bhutan.
10/18/2022 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu- Sexual Violence in Bhutan
This panel discussion is part of the campaign Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu to elimate violence agaisnt children. This episode highlights sexual violence and it's prevalence in Bhutan.
10/18/2022 • 31 minutes, 56 seconds
Expressions with Ugyen Norlha Gyeltshen
In this episode, we interview Ugyen Norlha Gyeltshen; a new age content creator.
10/2/2022 • 38 minutes, 18 seconds
Dradrol's Virtual Life
This segment of Tech Talk features Little Dradrol and his life online.
8/30/2022 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Super FabLab in Bhutan
Listen to Mr. Roshan Sharma talk about the Super Fab Lab in Bhutan. It is one of the only three Super Fab Labs in the world.
8/30/2022 • 23 minutes, 35 seconds
Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu- About the campaign
BBS Radio is participating in the campaign Rangi Buzhi, Rangi Norbu (Our Children, Our Future) and this episode highlights the campaign and VAC in Bhutan. Towards eliminating violece against children in Bhutan.
8/25/2022 • 17 minutes, 26 seconds
Reading or Googling your health symptoms
This edition of Focus on Health discusses why googling or reading too much about your health symptoms is not good for your health with Psychiatrist Dr. Ugyen Dem from the national referral hospital.
8/18/2022 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
Radio Diary- Tshering Yangzom
This episode features a young influencer; Tshering Yangzom who is known for her instagram account "Bhutanese plus size fashion" which is all about self love and positivity.
8/17/2022 • 18 minutes, 34 seconds
Expressions with Suchetha Satish
On this segment of Expressions, we have a guinness world record holder.
7/24/2022 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds
Benefits of Indoor Plants
For this Episode of ONE EARTH we will learn about the Benefits of Indoor Plants
7/14/2022 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Dental and Oral Health
This edition of Focus of Health talks about the importance of dental and oral health with Dr. Gyan from the National Referral Hospital. Brought to you by BBS Radio- English Service.
6/22/2022 • 29 minutes, 38 seconds
The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde
This is as part of Children's Hour that airs every Sunday at 5:20 pm on BBS Radio.
5/10/2022 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
Teacher's day felicitations
May 2nd is celebrated as teacher's day in Bhutan. So in order to celebrate teacher's and teacher's day, we have some voices from Bhutan
5/2/2022 • 6 minutes
Fighting Climate Change
ONE EARTH Is an Environmental program by the English Service of BBS Radio and in this session we will learn about ways to fight Climate Change at Home.
4/26/2022 • 4 minutes, 55 seconds
ONE EARTH- Sounds of Nature
ONE EARTH is an environmental programme by The English Service of BBS Radio. This is Episode 1 where we will learn about the Healing powers of the Sounds of Nature.
4/26/2022 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
How the elephant got it's trunk
An original pour quoi tale from BBS Radio about how the elephant got its trunk.
2/8/2022 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Why the moth is not colorful
This pour quoi tale is part of Children's hour, a weekly program for children from BBS Radio.