August in Tajikistan was spent preparing for the 35th anniversary of independence: the country opened jubilee facilities, held award ceremonies and pre-holiday parades. On August 14, a massive power outage left almost the entire country without electricity. Tajikistan protested to Afghanistan after airspace violations that resulted in deaths and damaged homes. After 11 years of construction, the National Theater opened in Dushanbe, and a direct flight to Minsk was launched.
What other events, statements and stories were important — read in our monthly review.
August 1
A new stage of glacier melting monitoring began in the Eastern Pamir
Former head coach of the RT national team Goran Stevanovic said: «Tajikistan is a sports country, but judo, wrestling and MMA are in the forefront»
August 2
At the age of 72, one of the most famous footballers in Tajikistan’s history, striker of Dushanbe’s «Pamir» Valery Tursunov, died in Moscow
The life, career and legacy of Valery Tursunov
August 3
The USA introduced visa bonds of up to $20,000 for citizens of Tajikistan and 49 other countries
Tajikistan ranked 129th among 161 countries in the Legatum Prosperity Index global well-being ranking for 2026.
Almost 32,000 vehicles in six months: where does Tajikistan import them from?
August 4
The representative office of the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of Tajikistan in Russia urged RT citizens to exercise caution when using social networks, messengers and mobile applications.
In the picturesque Fan Mountains of Tajikistan, the jubilee, fifth mountain half-marathon «Haftkul-2026» took place
AI, fewer inspections and banking data: how tax administration will change in Tajikistan
August 5
The Mufti of Tajikistan called on parents to take an interest in their children’s lives in migration, rather than just demanding money from them
In Sogdiana region a laboratory for radioecology and environmental monitoring opened
Football club «Istaravshan» officially announced the appointment of a new head coach: the team was led by Uzbek specialist Numon Hasanov
Minus 15%. Labor migration from Central Asia to Russia is declining
August 6
The Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of Tajikistan held a working online meeting with the SpaceX/Starlink team.
At Health Center No. 15 in Dushanbe the digital medical system eTib was launched in pilot mode. It is designed for patient registration and record-keeping, doctor appointments and management of medical services.
Russia is losing appeal for migrants from Central Asia — OSW report
August 8
Tajikistan’s Defense Minister Emomali Sobirzoda ordered to strengthen discipline in the army and preparation for military parades
«The only plus of press conferences is that they are held». How did meetings between officials and journalists go?
August 9
Tajikistan presented a digital «roadmap» for CIS transport corridors
Tajikistan registered 130 bloggers: in six months they earned 3.9 million somoni
August 10
As a result of drone attacks in Nizhnyekamsk three Tajik citizens were injured
In Varzob, a car fell into a river: three were rescued, one passenger died
In Dushanbe a group of teenagers was detained for violating public order: a group of minors came to the attention after a fight that was filmed on video, showing two girls fighting while other teenagers watched and filmed on their phones.
The price of other people’s wars. How conflicts affect Tajikistan’s economy
August 11
New leaders were appointed at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan: who received positions?
President Emomali Rahmon during a working trip to Gissar opened a new square «Duoi modar» («Prayer of Mother»)
The Committee on Religion and Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations and Ceremonies of Tajikistan approved a new procedure for conducting duohonī — a religious ceremony of prayer reading (duo, dua)
The U.S. State Department included Tajikistan among countries that do not meet minimum fiscal transparency requirements
The Ministry of Education and Science of Tajikistan stated that students and their parents cannot be forced to buy school uniforms from a specific seller, manufacturer or retail outlet
August 12
Tajikistan performed for the first time a complex lung operation through small incisions
The share of cashless payments in Tajikistan has grown to 41%. What could hinder further growth?
August 13
Tajikistan sent Afghanistan a note of protest after airspace violations and the death of a Darvaza resident
In Khatlon region a royal seal from the Kushan era was discovered
A tourism tax has been introduced in Tajikistan. It will go to the newly created Tourism Development Fund
August 14
Around 15:00 in Tajikistan there was a massive power outage
President Emomali Rahmon visited Tursunzade, International rating agency S&P Global Ratings upgraded Tajikistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating from B to B+
Blackout in Central Asia’s Energy Ring. Did Tajikistan Become More Vulnerable After Joining the Unified Energy System?
August 15
Emomali Rahmon made reshuffles in the leadership of the Emergency Situations Committee
A delegation from Tajikistan in Tehran held talks with high-ranking representatives of Iran in Tehran
Dushanbe police reported 10 detainees in cases of intentional HIV infection
In a multi-story building No. 13 on Bukhoro Street in Dushanbe a fire occurred. It revealed a weak point of high-rises
House without windows, balconies, and water. Tajikistan residents described their new buildings
August 16
International rating agency S&P Global Ratings reported that Tajikistan will need approximately $5.8 billion more to complete the construction of the Rogun hydroelectric power station
The irrigation system “Khalifa Hasan” in Tajikistan has been recognized as a World Irrigation Heritage Site (WHIS) for 2026 and included in the registry of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)
Tajikistan’s national team took first place in the medal count at the second world championship in gushingiri, which took place in Dushanbe
112 thousand female entrepreneurs and 7.5 billion somoni in loans: what Tajikistan is preparing for women’s business
August 17
The Dushanbe City Hall provided clarifications regarding the demolition of old cemeteries, most of which have been preserved since the twentieth century
Women’s CSKA Dushanbe played the first match in the history of Tajik club football in the Asian Football Confederation competitions: the Dushanbe team lost to Iran’s Bam Khatoon with a score of 0:3.
The famous Russian-Tajik poet, philosopher and sage Timur Zulfikarov turned 90 years old: we visited his summer retreat in Zimchurude
August 18
President Emomali Rahmon congratulated medical workers on Medicine Day and stated that healthcare in Tajikistan should actively implement digital technologies
Two entrepreneurs from Tajikistan entered Y Combinator — one of the world’s largest startup accelerators
Tajikistan’s New Fuel Strategy: Russia Remains Primary, Iran Becomes Alternative
August 19
The first meeting of the Council under the President for the Development of the Digital Economy has taken place
A house for $2,200,000 and an apartment with Rolls-Royce furniture for $1,500,000. An expert explained how the premium real estate market in Dushanbe is changing
August 20
Emomali Rahmon visited Rogun and instructed to raise the Rogun HPP dam by another 30 meters within a year
In Ashgabat the foreign ministers of the two countries agreed on a cooperation program for two years
The U.S. Embassy has urged its citizens to avoid travel to border areas of Tajikistan adjacent to Afghanistan
The first International Food Industry Forum “Tajikistan-2026” took place in Dushanbe
Passed away People’s Poetess of Tajikistan Hadisa Kurbanova
Will Skyscrapers Appear in Tajikistan? The Country Has Implemented a Program for Calculating the Strength of Buildings Over 75 Stories
August 21
Belarusian businessmen visited Tajikistan and outlined supplies of butter and dry milk to Tajik enterprises
Capital’s CSKA scored the first historic goal in the women’s AFC Champions League, but lost again
In Dushanbe, a new National stadium with a capacity of 30,000 spectators has opened
August 22
Former Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Maxim Peshkov has died
August 23
CSKA completed its debut in the women’s AFC Champions League with a crushing defeat to Al-Nassr
“Active Citizen” in Dushanbe: How the App Works and What to Do If Your Request Goes Unanswered
August 24
Emomali Rahmon and Rustam Emomali put into operation a new building of the National Theater of Tajikistan, which was under construction for 11 years
Manuchehr Sharifzoda: “The National Theater Will Not Be the Reason for the Closure of Any Other Theaters”
August 25
Emomali Rahmon presented state awards and honorary titles to workers in various sectors who have achieved significant results in their professional activities
A training center for labor migrants before departure has opened in Dushanbe
August 26
In Tajikistan, construction of a new cement plant with a capacity of 1.2 million tons per year has begun
August 27
The Secretary General of the CSTO Talalatbek Masadykov stated that the CSTO will begin deliveries of weapons and equipment in the fall to strengthen the Tajik-Afghan border
40-year-old Russian specialist Igor Surov became the new coach of the Tajikistan U-17 national team
August 28
Emomali Rahmon presented state awards, prizes and honorary titles to 162 former and current officials, former deputies of the XVI session of the Supreme Council and representatives of various professions
Preferential housing, pension supplements, free travel: what benefits do holders of Tajikistan’s state awards receive
The Eurasian Development Bank and the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of Tajikistan signed a memorandum of understanding and development of cooperation
Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Valikhan Turekhanов explained to Tajik journalists the essence of political reforms in his country
In Dushanbe in the Shohmansur district, a new building of secondary school No. 20 with a capacity of 2,400 students was put into operation
“He Created His Own Scientific School.” Outstanding Tajik Historian Mansur Bobokhonoev Would Have Turned 95
August 29
Somon Air launched direct flights from Dushanbe to Minsk
“Not everyone is capable of making such a sacrifice”: Oynikol Bobonazarova on human rights defenders
August 30
Tajikistan maintains high dependence on labor migration, but there is no complete statistics on how many citizens of the country work abroad, according to a new joint report by civil society organizations of Tajikistan
August 31
The President spoke at Capital School No. 105 on the occasion of the start of the new academic year and proposed studying the issue of restrictions on smartphones and social media for schoolchildren
Emomali Rahmon traveled to Bishkek for the SCO summit and met with the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Central and South Asia Sergio Gorm
At the initiative of Tajikistan, the UN declared August 31 the International Day of Safe and Reliable Artificial Intelligence
