Bhutan
is a closed society, where the government of Bhutan
virtually controls everything. Politics and discussion
about country's politics is banned. Even viewing of
television was prohibited until 1999. There is no
newspaper except one weekly bulletin owned by the
government and the transparency on the government
action is non-existent. The radio, Bhutan Broadcasting
Service and newly established Television station are
owned by the government. These agencies are used for
propaganda of the government. They publish and broadcast
only what the government wants the people to read,
hear and know.
