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MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
I am very pleased to present the Annual Report of BBS, 2014, which also incorporates the Statutory Audit Accounts of 2014. 2014 was a challenging year for the BBS. The new Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan was both historic and symbolic of the strong bonds that the two countries continue to share. The momentous state visit on 15th and 16th June, 2014 was covered LIVE by BBS. Both Radio and Television channels covered his historic address at the joint sitting of the Parliament. BBS also made a documentary programme called ‘B2B- Bhutan for Bharat and Bharat for Bhutan’ about his visit. Similarly the visit of the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to Bhutan was also well documented and covered by the BBS besides the exclusive interview of the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India. BBS continued to provide LIVE Broadcast of national events importance such as the Birth Anniversary celebrations of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo, Parliamentary Sessions, Thimphu Drupchen and Tshechu, Paro Tshechu, Punakha Dromchoe and Tshechu, and National Day Celebrations. In the Entertainment programming, the launch of the Nga-goe Dhendur and the Druk Gi Soepen was another land mark for BBS in 2014. These shows have gained popularity instantly among all sections of viewers. BBS also began preparation for the 60th Birth Anniversary Celebration of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. In 2014, the Marketing and Sales department was merged with the TV-2 department to make the organization leaner, efficient and cut down cost. On the technical front, to minimize the breakdown of transmissions, BBS continued to install new towers and build new stations in various locations. The process of up-gradation of the lightings in the Television Production Studio and the automation system for both the TV channels were started in 2014. BBS News and Current Affairs continued to uncover issues from far flung areas and feature stories and issues which were more representative. BBS continuous to remain committed to our audience by providing quality News and Programmes. TASHI DELEK! Tshering Wangchuk Managing Director
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BBS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tenzin Dhendup
Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Forest Chairperson
Duba
Chief Program Officer, Cabinet Secretariat
Member
Mr. Gem Tshering, Director,
Transmission Division,
Bhutan Power Corporation, Member
Mr. Lekzang Dorji
Director, Dept. of National Budget, Member
Tshewang C Dorji
Chief, BIMSTEC
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Member
Tshering Wangchuk, Managing Director
Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation Ltd. Member Secretary
Mr. Karma Jurme, General Manager
Bhutan Telecom Ltd. Member
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ORGANIZATION CHART
Board of Directors
Managing Director
News and Current Affairs
Department (Channel 1)
Bhutan Broadcasting
Service 2 (Channel 2)
Radio Department
Engineering Department
Direction & services 1. Legal Officer 2. Internal Auditor 3. Archive 4. Office Assistant 5. Messenger
Administration and Finance Department
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Overview of 2014
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) was launched on 11 November 1973, as Radio NYAB, by a
group of young volunteers of the National Youth Association of Bhutan. In 1979 Radio NYAB
was merged with the Information Department under the Ministry of Communications.
BBS television service was launched on 2 June 1999, coinciding with the Silver Jubilee
celebration of the reign of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo .
Today, BBS Radio has two Channels, one purely in Dzongkha and other divided among the three
languages of Sharchop, Lhotsham ad English. Both the Channels run 24 hours.
Likewise, BBS Television has also two Channels, with one providing 24 hours of educational
and entertainment programmes. The other Channel, which runs for 10 hours, provides news and
current affairs. BBS also provides LIVE telecast of important events including National
Parliament sessions, local religious festivals and election Coverages.
Besides Radio and Television services, news and programmes are also available in the BBS
website http://www.bbs.bt BBS Radio services are available on FM, SW and satellite services.
BBS TV's signal can be received in the Asia-Pacific region through INSAT.
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For nationwide coverage of news and programmes, reporters are posted at various locations
throughout the country with two Regional Bureaus at Kanglung and Gelephu. At present BBS
has 316 regular staff and 10 contract staff. At present BBS has 27 FM and TV towers at different
strategic locations in the country
News and Current Affairs (Channel 1)
From Laya in Gasa to Tendruk in Samtse, and from Lhamoizhingkha in the Southwest to
Jomotshangkha in the Southeast, BBS has featured news and programmes from far flung corners
of the country. It has always been a conscious effort of the newsroom editorial team to bring fair
and balanced news coverage, even from the remote areas.
In 2014, BBS news and current affairs continued to (un)cover issues from the rural areas. Our
camera journalists in the 12 Dzongkhags and the reporters in the two major bureaus of Kanglung
and Gelephu travel to each and every Gewog within their designated Dzongkhag, so that equal
coverage can be afforded throughout their territory.
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One of the notable coverage was the Pemaling village under Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag. The
village is a four-day journey on foot from the nearest motorable road in Bumdeling. BBS
documented the village and some of the sacred sites of Guru Rinpoche for the first time.
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TV-PROGRAMMES
BBS officially launched its second Television channel
‘BBS 2’ 24/7 on 21st January, 2012. The first year focused
on strengthening the functioning of the various units and
sections within the channel. With 19 hours of in-house
programming every week, the production teams and the
management worked together to minimize repetition and
brainstorm on content that would be appropriate and
beneficial to our viewers. The first year was a learning
curve but by the end of the year, BBS2 managed to
establish itself as a popular channel with the Bhutanese
across the country. In 2013 programmes like Lhakhangs and Goendays, Rivers of Bhutan, People
and Nature, The Parenting Game show, Zheys and Zhems, Nga-goe Dhendur were launched
making a positive impact on our viewers.
The Nga-goe Dhendur or the Strong Man competition was
launched in 2014 to revive the old tradition of selecting the
Ngagyoe or the strongest Man of Bhutan. This show has
gained popularity instantly among all sections of viewers.
The show was popular and has successfully completed its
second season. Works and plans are being made to conduct the
third season. Based on the experience and knowledge gained from the first season, logistical
hurdles, selection processes and fund raising were streamlined. To add excitement to the event
the quarter finals were organized in the regions and a wild card entry was also introduced. The
Eastern region quarter finals were broadcast LIVE as part of the historic 106th National Day
celebrations held in Kanglung, Trashigang. The Grand Finale was broadcast LIVE during the
Birth Anniversary celebrations of the Druk Gyalpo on 21st February 2015.
Druk Gi Soepoen: This Reality Show was initiated to showcase and promote our own culinary
diversity across all the 20 Dzongkhags. Five cooks representing their Dzongkhag compete
against each other to showcase their flair in preparing the specialty of the Dzongkhag. Unlike the
Master Chef series, Druk Gi Soepoen uses traditional methods and the competition takes place
outdoors where the capricious weather always plays a
part, adding to the overall charm of this contest.
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The Parenting game show, Do You Know Your Child? was a success and the second season
included questions on the Monarchy and the Fourth Druk Gyalpo to commemorate the 60th Birth
Anniversary of His Majesty. Due to popular demand a similar show titled Bhu Zhi the Thuen
Drel was also launched in Dzongkha in early 2014. The show was an instant success with the
Dzongkha speaking viewers.
Wai: Viewers of Nazhoen Express are treated to yet
another youth programme. This programme provides
yet another platform for the youth to express their
thoughts on how they perceive various aspects of the
ever changing trends while highlighting the importance
of our own traditional values.
Chathrim Godha was initiated to educate the populace
on the various Acts of the Kingdom of Bhutan but was shelved after 10 episodes due to the
difficulty in getting relevant resource persons.
The other in-house programmes that continued its production into 2014 were Nazhoen Express,
My World My Nature, Lifestyle and Culture, Economy and Environment, Music Spotlight,
Super Spellers, Jangchub Shing, Legshey Lamzang, Dungtso BBS, Tutorials, Gewog
Profile, Trowa Call in and Trowa Review. In order to support and sustain local Producers and
Production Houses, BBS also outsources the production of local Serials and purchases locally
produced Movies.
Druk Superstar is a reality singing contest series which is the most popular show among the
Bhutanese viewers. BBS collaborated with a private company on this show and broadcast LIVE
the elimination rounds beginning with the top twenty contestants.
RADIO PROGRAMMES
In 2014, Radio focused on revisiting old programme formats and introduce more effective new
programme formats. Five to seven minute information blocks on Buddhism and culture were
introduced. Producers were trained on the production of radio drama, the most effective format
used to reach listeners with their message. Storytelling, call in shows for children and discussion
programmes on youth issues introduced from 2013 received more focus and these formats were
well received by our listeners.
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Attention was given on producing programmes for specific target audience in all four language
services. Two phase training on jingles and radio dramas based women’s health, early childhood
care and youth wellness were produced. BBS along with help of an expert, working for BBC and
Deutsche Welle Radio in Germany, worked together to create this series of jingles and dramas.
BBS radio has always accorded the highest importance to programme themes involving women,
children and youth. Understanding this importance, BBS radio set a target of allocating 26% of
our entire programming to women, children and youth issues in all the four languages by 2014.
The target goal has been achieved and BBS plans to increase this programming to 33% by the
end of 2015
Radio Programme and social messages production and its social value 2014:
Sl. Language
service
Programmes themes/genres produced (weekly) No. of Programmes produced
(monthly)
1 Dzongkha
Service
Buddhism, Namthar, Culture, Judiciary, Health,
Women, Farming, Youth, Children, environment,
Business magazine & Current Affairs
40 (four weeks) + 12 (five
weeks)
52
2 Tshangla
Service
Buddhism, Culture, Judiciary. Health, Women,
Farming, Education Youth, Children &Current
Affairs
32 (four weeks) + 12 (five
weeks) 44
3 Lhotsham
Service
Health, Children, Women, Farming, Youth ,
Literary discussions, Current Affairs
20 (four weeks) + 12 (five
weeks)
32
In-house training on Jingle production
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4 English
Service
Buddhism, Children, Women, Youth , Health ,
Issue based discussions (topical)
Current Affairs
20 (four weeks) + 12 (five
weeks)
32
Total number of radio programmes in (1 month) 160
Radio jingles & spots on social wellbeing themes (1 year) 28
Total radio programmes and short messages in 4 languages 160X12
months=1920+28=1948
Ninety five percent of radio programmes and well-being messages produced are in line with
social value objective. It is also the only medium to reach the people living in the far-flung rural
areas.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
As in past years BBS continued to broadcast Live, events of national importance such as the
Birth Anniversary celebrations of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo, Parliamentary Sessions,
The Convenience of Radio. Nga-goe Dhendur
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Thimphu Drupchen and Tshechu, Paro Tshechu, Punakha Dromchoe and Tshechu, and National
Day Celebrations.
His Majesty’s 34th Birthday Celebration.
While His Majesty the King celebrated his 34th birth anniversary in Punakha with thousands of
people from Punakha and Laya, who had gathered in Thangzona, next to the Pungthang
Dewachen Phodrang Dzong BBS TV and Radio took the celebration to every corner of the
country with its LIVE coverage.
Nga-goe Dhendur Finals
The finals of Nga-goe Dhendur or the Strong Man competition was broadcast Live coinciding
with His Majesty’s Birthday on 21st February 2014.
LIVE BROADCAST OF PARLIAMENT
The entire summer and winter Parliamentary sessions were broadcast live. During the regular TV
and Radio broadcast, parliamentarians were invited to the BBS studios to discuss issues raised
during the day’s proceedings. The public could participate by calling in during the Live panel
discussion or leave comments on the BBS Facebook page or website.
It was during the summer session of the Parliament that His Majesty officially announced
that 2015 would be celebrated to commemorate the 60th Birth anniversary of the Fourth Druk
Gyalpo. The launch of the 60th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of our Fourth Druk Gyalpo was
an important event for 2014. The entire nation came together to organize events and activities as
a show of gratitude to His Majesty’s selfless dedication and commitment to the peace and
prosperity of the nation. To join the nation in celebrating the 60th Birth Anniversary of His
Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, a documentary on the Fourth Druk Gyalpo is under production,
several MTVs were produced and aired, regular in-house programmes also included segments
related to the Monarchy and the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Talk shows, felicitations from around the
country and segments of speeches of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo were also broadcast.
BBS Radio also launched a series of special
programmes in all four languages including
a special phone-in live quiz between the
students of higher secondary schools in
Thimphu
Prime Minister offering the Five Phuechas to His
Majesty the King on his 34th Birth Anniversary at
Changlingmithang.
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107th National Day Celebrations in Kanglung
107th National Day celebration at Kanglung
The National Day celebrations were broadcast LIVE on both TV channels and Radio channels.
The National Day was celebrated in Kanglung for the first time since the enthronement of His
Majesty the King in 2007. It was graced by the entire royal family and was an occasion for the
people of eastern region to interact with His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo in decades.
BBS provided extensive coverage, both in news reporting and special programmes to mark the
occasion. A record number of people had gathered from every Gewog of the six eastern
Dzongkhags and from other Dzongkhags as well.
BBS 2 covered Live some of the interesting events during the year. These included the 13th
National Film Awards, the Reality Series- Druk Super Star, Labshey Nyenshey, 7th National
Body Building Championship, 18th Yangphel Archery Finals on 30 August, 2014, the Bhutan
Archery Federation Archery Finals and the National League Football championship finals.
Indian Prime Minister’s Visit
Choosing Bhutan as the first country to visit after becoming the new Prime Minister of
the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi’s visit
to Bhutan was both historic and symbolic of the
strong bonds that the two countries continue to
share. The momentous state visit on 15th and 16th
June, 2014 was covered Live on both the
Channels. Both radio and television channels
covered his historic address at the joint sitting of
the Parliament LIVE. BBS also made a
documentary programme called ‘B2B- Bhutan for
Bharat and Bharat for Bhutan’ about his visit.
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Indian President’s Visit
A few months after the Indian Prime Minister’s visit, the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee
visited Bhutan upon the invitation of His Majesty the King. It was his first visit as the President
of India. Various Memoranda of Understanding were signed between the two countries during
this historic visit. The President also addressed the Parliament. BBS covered the President’s visit
right from his arrival at Paro International Airport until his departure.
BBS was also given an exclusive permission, through the ministry of external affairs in India, to
interview the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India. A team was sent to
conduct a thirty-minute interview prior to the visit of the President. It was a rare opportunity for
the BBS.
BBS has always been part of the official
entourages when our leaders visit different
countries. Not only with the leaders but also on
occasions when there are important events,
which are of interest to Bhutanese audience like
sports, religion, and environment.
His Majesty the King visited India twice in
2014, once to New Delhi and once to Himachal
Pradesh. On both occasions BBS team was part
of His Majesty’s entourage. Besides news
coverage BBS also created programmes
documenting these visits.
BBS team interviewing President Pranab
Mukherjee in New Delhi, India
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As the national broadcaster, BBS was also part of the Prime Minister’s delegation on numerous
occasions; UNESCAP meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, and the State Visit to Bangladesh to
mention a few.
Prime Minister at the SAARC Summit
The most notable of the Prime
Minister’s delegations was at the 18th
SAARC (South Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation) Summit held in
Kathmandu, Nepal. Given its
importance and relevance BBS sent
four people, two reporters and two
camera persons. The team not only
covered the Summit extensively but
was also asked to make a documentary
programme on Buddhist religious sites
in Kathmandu and its neighboring
districts.
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
MARKETING & SALES
Marketing & Sales Division, merged with BBS-2 Department continues to work towards
generating revenue for BBSC. Considering this mandate, MSD provides platform to the
Government Organizations, Non Government Agencies, Corporate Bodies, Business Entities and
Private Companies to articulate their commercial and non-commercial interest by creating audio
visual information. Further, MSD contemplates on two prominent areas – Image positioning and
Customer Relationship by delivering effective customer service.
Consequently, 2012 recorded the highest revenue earning a total of Nu.59 million. However, in
2013 saw a decrease in revenue earning by almost 10 percent as compared to 2012. According to
sales accounts 2014, the revenue earning by MSD in the calendar year 2014 revealed little more
Prime Minister at the 18th SAARC Summit in
Kathmandu
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than 47 million. Therefore, indicating a decline in revenue generation by more than 12 percent as
compared to 2013.
COMPARATIVE REVENUE EARNINGS
REVENUE HEAD
JAN-DEC, 2014
JAN-DEC, 2013
JAN-DEC, 2012
Sales 19,860.00 65,150.00 189,900.00
Airing of ads Radio 2,383,050.75 1,677,909.75 2,262,378.12
Airing of ads TV 38,853,272.07 38,287,139.66 32,879,990.94
Dubbing Charges - 840.00 32,945.00
Hiring Charges 152,400.00 236,717.62 323,050.00
Production of
programs 5,336,994.50 11,530,291.86 21,352,882.47
Sale of DVD 187,540.00 194,300.00 2,400.00
Sale of programs 147,639.00 853,826.34 1,587,021.28
Sponsorship 221,469.20 1,360,000.00 1,243,860.00
Surcharge (25%) - - 5,250.00
GRAND TOTAL 47,302,225.52 54,206,175.23
59,879,677.81
The fall in revenue earning is attributed to the consistent drop in production of programs as
compared to two preceding years (see above table). The reasons for the decline may be;
1. Increased private production houses participating in the competitive tendering process.
2. Decrease in the reality shows - from five reality shows to two till date.
3. Production of profile initiated by MSD for various organizations are used for next 3-5
years and requires only minor updates.
Interesting to note is the entrance of new TV stations in the near future. The coming of private
TV stations will have major implication in the Bhutanese market. As a result, BBSC will lose its
de-facto brand image and its monopoly status in the broadcast market. Although the customer
base is increasing each year, the potential market in Bhutan, given its small population is a huge
challenge that BBSC will face in the years ahead. For instance, BBSC could look back when
several Radio stations started operating in the market. Similarly, with the government
liberalizing TV licenses, the impact could be felt on airing of TV ads/commercials and PSAs.
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TRANSMISSION
The Engineering Department has put more emphasis on standardizing the transmission station
infrastructure for the last few years. The Engineering Department has faced many transmission
breakdowns in various parts of the country. Most of the rural people of Bhutan depend on BBS
terrestrial transmission network for both radio and TV for any news, information, entertainment
and education. The moment there is any breakdown of transmission network general public
immediately complains, which indicates the reach and the impact of BBS service.
Before 1999, BBS had only radio service. The radio signal was transmitted by shortwave with
50KW transmitter. In late 1990s, an FM network was set up by the DANIDA project. With the
introduction of TV in 1999 the terrestrial network got expanded within due course of time. Till
2012, BBS had only one TV and one radio channel. Beginning of 2012, TV-2 was launched and
a year later in February 2013, a 2nd radio channel was added into the BBS network.
Realizing the importance of proper infrastructure like power system, backup power, tower,
shelter and a lightning protection system at the transmission site, following works have been
taken up:
a. New prefab shelter: The engineering department has carried out an exercise to standardize
the transmission station’s infrastructure. After the standardization of the infrastructure, the
Engineering Department has built eight prefab shelters for the transmission equipment in the
same place where BBS had formerly built small houses before. The reason was that due to the
increase in radio and TV channels the old houses could not accommodate all the necessary
equipment. Prefab shelters were built in the following places;
1. Saureni, Samtse (Old station)
2. Darla, Chukha (Old station)
3. JJ peak, Paro (Old station)
4. Gongpong, Zhemgang(Old Station)
5. Kilkela, Bumthang (Old Station)
6. Pongchula, Mongar (Old station)
7. Zorchen, Tashiyangtse (Old station)
8. Khebisa, Dagana (New station)
b. New BBS towers: BBS has been using the transmission towers of Tashi Cell and BT
wherever it is possible on a cost sharing basis. However in the following places, BBS has
built three new towers in the past year to increase coverage;
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1. Dorokha, Samtse (New tower)
2. Kamji, Chukha (New tower)
3. Surey, Sarpang ( New tower)
c. New Stations: For the year 2014-2015, BBS has been working towards increasing the
coverage by adding seven new stations. While the constructions has already been completed,
the installation of the equipment is still going on. The new stations are located at ;
1. Bangtar, Samdrupjongkhar
2. Pangbang, Zhemgang
3. Dorokha, Zamtse
4. Damji, Gasa
5. Khebisa, Dagana
6. Lungselgang,Surey,Sarpang
7. Kamji, Chukha
d. Lightning protection system: Through the JICA project, BBS received a grant for
lightning protection systems for twenty transmission stations. The lightning protection
systems have been installed in all twenty stations around the country.
e. Digital Road Map: For the preparation of the digital road map for Bhutan, BBS is being
represented by Mr. Sherub Tharchen, Chief Engineer and Mr. Ngawang Dorji,
Transmission Manager. The digital road map core group is working on the draft of the
report, which will be submitted to the Department of Information and Media (DOIM),
Ministry of Information Communication who is leading this project.
STUDIO
The old Television Production Studio (TPS) had been installed with the conventional lighting
system in 1999. All the equipment has become very old and has started malfunctioning and more
over the spare parts for this system are not available in the market anymore as it has become
obsolete. The system also consumes more power due to more heat dissipation, thus the escalating
maintenance costs.
As all the reality shows takes place in this studio, the need for a reliable latest lighting system
was felt. The work for the installation of LED lights have been started already, the project will
carry on till sometime in 2015.
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AUTOMATION
BBS uses WASP 3D for the automation graphics for both the channels. The machines were
installed in 2007 for the NCAD channel. These machines are currently operating on Windows
XP. The Windows XP operating system is considered obsolete by the Microsoft Company and
the OS is causing problems for our computers. The graphics for Channel 2 employs a 2010
model. Both the channels are working with different versions of our graphics program. This
problem is really inconvenient for the users as well as for the maintenance staff. Therefore,
management decided to upgrade the graphics machine for both the channels in one platform
operating software. BBS will upgrade to the latest version on using the Windows 7 operating
platform for both the channels so that it will be convenient for the operators as well as for
maintenance. This upgrade will be complete and fully functional by the end of June, 2015.
MSD MERGES WITH BBS-2
To make the Organization leaner and more efficient, the Marketing and Sales Department was
merged with the TV-2 department at the end of 2014. The division is now looked after by the
General Manager of BBS 2. The division is now looked after by the General Manager of BBS
2The department is now headed by the General Manager, BBS-2
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HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION
For the Human Resource and Administration
Department, 2014 was an extremely
challenging year. With the implementation of
the austerity measures initiated by the
management in the previous year, all in
country and foreign travels were minimized.
DSA for in-country travels were reduced and
for foreign travels enforced halt DSA was
reduced to one day. Besides cutting down
travels, officials were not keen to travel
because of the reduced DSA.
With no dedicated HR funds, BBS could
only afford to send people abroad to attend
workshops, meetings and co-production
series which were either fully or partially
funded.
With the support of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting
Union (ABU), the Asia-Pacific Institute of
Broadcasting Development (AIBD),
Indian Technical Cooperation (ITEC),
Netherlands Government, Turkish Radio and
Television, JICA, Indonesian Government,
UNICEF Bhutan and Radio Netherlands Training
Centre (RNTC), one hundred and eleven
employees (111) attended various trainings,
seminars, workshops and conferences outside the
country while twenty four (24) employees were
trained in-country in various areas of programme
production, reporting, script-writing, among others. Journalists from other media agencies and
officials from relevant government agencies also participated in some of the in-house trainings.
ABU Children’s TV Programme co-
production Workshop in Kuala Lumpur.
Media Law Workshop by AIBD
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With the compulsory implementation of the IAS/International Finance Reporting Standard for
Small and Medium Enterprises from 2014, the BBS for the first time, arranged a tailor-made
training on IFRS for the finance and Stores Officer in Bangkok.
RCSC medal recipients of BBS, 2014.
In 2014, a total of 23
BBS staff received the
Royal Civil Service
Medals, nineteen
received bronze and
four received silver
medals. The medal
awarding ceremony
was held on 31st
December.
ABU-HBF Regional Workshop on the Role of Broadcast Media in Disaster Mitigation and Management, Kuala Lumpur from 3rd to 5th Sept 2014.
Royal Civil Service Medal Recipients
IFRS training in Bangkok
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CHALLENGES AND CONSTRAINTS
The year 2014 wasn’t without challenges and constraints. The biggest challenge, as always, was
living up to the expectations of the general public, both in content and coverage. Almost all the
government agencies, public offices and even private enterprises wanted BBS to cover every
event that they held, whether the event was worth the coverage or not.
It is worth a mention here that every story or programme that appears on BBS is discussed and
debated in the editorial meeting, consisting of no less than 10 people, including the regional
language editors. These editorial debate is an everyday routine.
.
The other challenge is the cost of covering the news and programmes. Gathering news is an
expensive business, not only for BBS but for every news organization around the world.
Although not a best form of gathering information many a times we had to request agencies to
send us video footages and pictures because it was proving expensive for us to send a reporter
and camera person, especially when the events were held where we do not have our
correspondents.
On a major event, a minimum of 10 people have to be involved- technical, sound, camera,
lighting, producers/reporters, and anchors. The group becomes larger depending on the nature of
the coverage. Therefore, excluding the satellite and other related charges, the costs of covering
an event comes out huge.
Retaining good and capable professionals continues to remain a challenge as well. In 2014, a
few senior experienced staff left the Organization. Reasons for leaving are complicated and
varied but attrition remains a challenge. Today, the average age in the newsroom is 30 years old.
This means that most of our professionals are young and in need constant guidance and support.
Editorial Meeting in progress
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Looking forward to the year 2015
Looking ahead, the year 2015 will be a special year for BBS. The BBS will join the Nation in
marking the 60th Birth Anniversary Celebrations for His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
Beginning 11th November 2014, BBS has covered series of news reports and programmes on the
Fourth Druk Gyalpo initiated by various agencies and the government. BBS has also plans to
initiate several discussion programmes to mark this auspicious year. Discussions have also
begun in preparation for the massive local government elections and Thromdey elections taking
place early next year. Plans are being made to send at least one reporter to each and every
Dzongkhag by the end of 2015.
Beginning 2015, BBS has developed a new approach called a ‘Mobile Bureau’. It has been
initiated so that all Dzongkhags and Thromdeys are given equal news coverage, from time to
time, based on their events and issues.
Although BBS has presence in 14 dzongkhags, 12 of the Dzongkhags are manned by single
camera journalists (Camjo). During the annual bureau meeting held in October 2014, most of
them shared that it was very difficult for them to cover major and extensive stories owing to
their lack of technical capacity and resources. Therefore, this idea of mobile bureau, a team from
the BBS headquarters will help address this concern.
STATISTICS FOR THE USE OF OUTDOOR BROADCASTING VAN
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting. (February Any cast)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
01 21/02/14 HM Birthday BBS 2 Namgay Wangdi 3.5 Hours Live
Dorji
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting. (March Any cast)
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting. (April Any cast)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
01 08/03/14 Punakha
Domchoe
BBS 2 Kinzang
Loday
Dorji 4 Hours Live
02 10/03/14 Do Do Do 6 Hours Do
03 11/03/14 Punakha Tshechu Do Do 7.5 Hours Do
04 12/03/14 Do Do Do 7.5 Hours Do
05 13/03/14 Do Do Do 4 hours Do
Sl.No Date Event Name of the Technical Team Duration of
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Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(June Any cast)
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(July Any cast)
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting. (December any cast)
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(DSNG)( 2014)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of Program
01 01/02/2014 Nga-goe Quarter
Final
Pema Tshering Sonam Dorji 4 Hours (Rehearsal)
DG Used
02 02/02/2014 Do Do Do 5 Hours ( DG Used)
03 09/02/2014 Nga-goe Semi Final Do Namgay Wangdi 4 Hours DG Used
04 15/02/2014 Bull Fight Do Namgay Wangdi 1 hour (Testing)DG
Used
Producer Assigned Program
01 12/04/14 Paro Tshechu BBS 2 Wangchu Dorji 7 Hours Live
02 13/04/14 Do Do Do 8 Hours Do
03 14/04/14 Do Do Do 7.5 Hours Do
04 15/04/14 Do Do Do 12 Hours Do
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
01 14/06/14 Dancing Event
(Dr. Grams)
GM BBS TV 2 Sonam Jamtsho 2 Hrs Recording
02 16/06/14 Indian PM visit Sangay Chophel Rajan 45 Mins Live NA
Courtyard
03 16/06/14 Do NCAD Sonam Jamtsho 50 Mins Tashichhodzong
04 21/06/14 World Music
Day
BBS 2 Rajan & J Singye 3 Hours Live Tashi Lugar
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
01 06/07/14 Nga-goe II Paro Pem Tshering Jigme Singye 1 Hr Recording DG
Used
02 10/07/14 Nga-goe II Haa Do Do Do Do
03 15/07/14 Nga-goe II
Punakha
Do Do Do Do
04 22/07/14 Nga-goe Gasa Do Do Do Do
05 27/07/14 Nga-goe II
Wangdue
Do Do Do Do
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
01 17/12/14 Panel Discussion Kinga Penjor Dorji B 2 Hr Live DG
Used
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05 16/02/2014 Bull Fight semi
Final
Do Do 3 hours DG Used
06 30/03/2014 Current affairs
Program
Namgay Zam Dorji 5 Hours DG Used
07 24/07/2014 Do NCAD Do 3 Hours DG Used
08 06/11/2014 President Visit
Testing
TV 2 Do 3 Hours DG Used
09 07/11/2014 President Visit
Coverage
TV 2 Do 3 and ½ Hours DG
Used
10 07/11/2014 Press Release NCAD Do 2 Hours DG Used
11 11/11/2014 HM Birthday TV2 Do 4and ½ Hours DG
Used
12 17/11/2014 Nga-goe Samtse Pema Tshering Do 5 Hours DG used
13 22/11/2014 Nga-goe Chhukha Do Do 5 Hours DG Used.
14 16/12/14 Panel Discussion Wangchuk Tobgyel Dorji B 2 Hours.
15 17/12/14 Live Coverage
National day
BBS TV 2 Do 7 Hours DG Used
16 23/12/15 Nga-goe Semi Final
Trongsa
Pem Tshering Do 30 Min DG Used
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(KBS OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
1 03/02/2014 11th NC Session NCAD Namgay and Rajan Live
2 03/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
3 04/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
4 05/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
5 06/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
6 07/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
7 10/07/2014 Do Do Do Do
8 11/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
9 12/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
10 14/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
11 18/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(KBS OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
1 16/05/2014 12th NC Session NCAD Namgay and Rajan Live
2 19/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
3 20/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
4 21/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
5 22/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
6 23/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
7 26/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
8 27/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
9 28/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
10 29/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
11 30/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
12 02/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
13 03/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
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14 04/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
15 05/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
16 06/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
17 09/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
18 10/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
19 11/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
20 12/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
21 19/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(KBS OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
1 26/04/2014 Basket Ball Live MSD Karina Dorji and Rajan Live 3 Hours
2 30/04/2014 School Program NCAD Ashok Dorji & Jigme Singye Recording 4 Hours
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(KBS OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
1 01/07/2014 Nga-goe Dhendur
Thimphu
Pem Tshering Dorji and Rajan Recording 2 Hours
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(KBS OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
1 12/11/2014 13th NC Session NCAD Namgay Wangdi Live
2 14/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
3 17/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
4 18/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
5 19/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
6 20/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
7 21/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
8 24/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
9 25/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
10 26/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
11 27/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
12 28/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
13 01/12/2014 Do Do Do Do
14 02/12/2014 Do Do Do Do
15 03/12/2014 Do Do Do Do
16 08/12/2014 Do Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
Remarks
1 03/02/2014 2nd NA
Session
BBS TV 2 Rinzin and Dawa Live
2 03/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
3 04/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
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4 05/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
5 06/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
6 07/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
7 10/07/2014 Do Do Do Do
8 11/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
9 12/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
10 13/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
11 14/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
12 17/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
13 18/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
14 19/02/2014 Do Do Do Do
15 21/02/2014 HM Birth
Day
Do Dorji B , Dawa 4 Hours Punakha Recording
onthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
1 20/03/2014 NA Session NCAD Dorji
2 21/03/2014 Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
1 28/06/14 Body Building BBS 2 Rajan & Dawa Live 3hours
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(May OB Van)
Sl.No Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
Remarks
1 16/05/2014 3rd NA
Session
BBS TV 2 Dorji Live
2 19/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
3 20/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
4 21/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
5 22/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
6 23/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
7 26/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
8 27/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
9 28/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
10 29/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
11 30/05/2014 Do Do Do Do
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Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(June OB Van)
Sl.No
Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
Remarks
1 02/06/2014 Do Do Do Live
2 03/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
3 04/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
4 05/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
5 06/06/2014 NASession BBS TV 2 Dorji Live
6 09/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
7 10/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
8 11/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
9 12/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
10 16/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
11 17/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
12 18/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
13 19/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
14 20/06/2014 Do Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(August OB Van)
Sl.No
Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
Remarks
1 12/08/2014 Nga-goe II
Trongsa
Pem Tshering Dorji B 1 Hr Recording
DG Used
2 17/08/2014 Do
Bumthang
Do Do Do Do
3 24/08/2014 Do
Zhemgang
Do Do Do Do
4 30/08/2014 Do Sarpang Do Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(September OB Van)
Sl.No
Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
Remarks
1 05/09/2014 Nga-goe II
Tsirang
Pem Tshering Dorji B 1 Hr Recording
DG Used
2 10/09/2014 Do Dagana Do Do Do Do
3 24/09/2014 Do Lhuntshe Do Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(October OB Van)
Sl.No
Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
Remarks
1 01/10/2014 Nga-goe II Pem Tshering Dorji B 1 Hr Recording
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Mongar DG Used
2 06/10/2014 Do T/Yangtse Do Do Do Do
3 12/10/2014 Do T/Gang Do Do Do Do
4 17/10/2014 Do P/Gatshel Do Do Do Do
5 06/10/2014 Do
S/Jongkhar
Do Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(November OB Van)
Sl.No
Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
Remarks
1 08/11/2014 President
Speech
TV 2 Namgay Wangdi 1 Hour Live ( DG
Used)
2 12/11/2014 4th Session NA Do Dorji 2 Hours Do
3 14/11/2014 Do Do Do Live
4 17/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
5 18/11/2014 Do Do Do Live DG used
6 19/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
7 20/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
8 21/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
9 24/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
10 25/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
11 26/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
12 27/11/2014 Do Do Do Live
13 28/11/2014 Do Do Do Do
Monthly Production Report for the Out Door Broadcasting.(December OB Van)
Sl.No
Date Event Name of the
Producer
Technical Team
Assigned
Duration of
Program
Remarks
1 01/12/2014 4th Session
NA
TV 2 Dorji 1 Hour Live
2 02/12/2014 Do Do Do 2 Hours Do
3 0312/2014 Do Do Do Do
4 04/12/2014 Do Do Do Do
5 0512/2014 Do Do Do Do
6 08/12/2014 Do Do Do Do
7 09/12/2014 4th Session
NA Closing
Do Do Do
