Samkhar Gewog
A village block of Trashigang dzongkhag.
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Trashigang District
Trashigang District (Dzongkha: བཀྲ་ཤིས་སྒང་རྫོང་ཁག) is the largest and most populous district in eastern Bhutan, serving as the political and commercial centre of the eastern region. Home to the historic Trashigang Dzong and a diverse population including the Sharchop people, it is known for its rich cultural traditions, weaving heritage, and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Trashigang
Trashigang ("The Jewel Fortress") is the largest district in eastern Bhutan and home to the commercial hub of the eastern region. Centred on the historic Trashigang Dzong, built in 1659, the area encompasses 15 gewogs, Sherubtse College, and culturally significant communities including Radhi and Merak-Sakteng.
Pema Chewang
Dasho Pema Chewang (born c. 1967) is a Bhutanese politician and former civil servant who founded the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) in November 2022. He served as Secretary of the National Land Commission and completed a 32-year career in the Bhutanese civil service before entering politics. He became Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly following the January 2024 general election.
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