Established by Royal Charter in May 1968, Bank of Bhutan (BoB) was the first commercial bank in the country and served as the central bank until the formation of the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in 1982. Initially a joint venture between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Chartered Bank, it is now majority-owned by Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), the investment arm of the Royal Government. The bank is a key player in Bhutan's economic development, committed to providing modern, reliable, and accessible banking services across the nation, including extensive rural banking initiatives.

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