This is to notify and inform the general public that the SHORT-TERM WORK PERMIT (E-Work Permit) is now being initiated by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment. The employers wishing to import foreign workers even for the duration less than 30 days should now compulsorily apply online through BLMIS with immediate effect. Besides the normal required documents, the individual/FWRA/employers should submit the medical clearance certificate of the foreigners obtained from the country of origin.This notification is referred to the approval of the night halt work permits only and for other categories and updates, MoICE will keep notifying in future.

Call on by the Ambassador-Designate of Bangladesh to Bhutan to the Minister, MOICE.

His Excellency Mr. Shib Nath Roy  paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency the Industry, Commerce and Employment Minister, Lyonpo Karma Dorji at his office today.

Their Excellencies shared views on a wide range of issues and noted that Bangladesh will continue to remain Bhutan’s second largest trading partner and two countries enjoy strong bonds of friendship based on genuine goodwill, trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.

His Excellency the Ambassador assumed office in Bhutan on 17 February 2023. Prior to his appointment in Bhutan, Ambassador Roy served as the Director General (Additional Secretary), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh.

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