Prime Ministers

1/Jan

Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay (2024-2028)

Government: FOURTH Party: People's Democratic Party Took Office: January 01, 2024 Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay was born on 19th September 1965, His Excellency received his early education in Bhutan before pursuing higher studies abroad. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, USA, followed by…
1/Jan

Lyonchhen Dasho Dr. Lotay Tshering (2018 to 2023)

Government: THIRD Party: Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa Took Office: January 01, 2018 Lyonchen Dasho Dr. Lotay Tshering became the 3rd Prime Minister of Bhutan in 2018, leading the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) party to victory in the 2018 National Assembly Elections. He assumed office on November 7, 2018, succeeding Tshering Tobgay.…
24/Jan

Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay (2013 to 2018)

Government: SECOND Party: People's Democratic Party Took Office: January 24, 2013 Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay served as Bhutan's 2nd Prime Minister from 2013 to 2018. He was elected following the second parliamentary elections held in July 2013, representing the People's Democratic Party (PDP). This marked a change in leadership from…
24/Jan

Lyonchhen Dasho Jigmi Y. Thinley (2008-2012)

Government: FIRST Party: Druk Phuensum Tshogpa Took Office: January 24, 2008 Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley was born in Bhutan in 1952, he holds the distinction of being Bhutan’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, serving from 2008 to 2013. He pursued higher education at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, earning an…