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HR has become central to organisational change management

Managing People

Julie Shrestha, HR professional With nearly three decades of experience in the banking sector, Julie Shrestha has built a distinguished career marked by progressive leadership and extensive operational expertise. Beginning in 1996 at the former Nepal Credit & Commerce Bank Ltd., she gained comprehensive exposure across Customer Service, Credit, Trade Finance, the Executive Secretariat, and …

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Consistency and determination: the bridge between failure and success

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    Rita Pokharel, Country Representative for inDrive Nepal My professional journey actually began in London, which gave me a global perspective on business efficiency. However, the real ‘anchor’ of my career was my return to Nepal in 2017 right after completing my Post Graduate in London. I came back with a specific startup plan …

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Nepal offers potential for industrial growth, but challenges remain in infrastructure gaps, bureaucratic delays, and regulatory unpredictability

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Suyesh Pyakurel serves as the Managing Director of the MM Group of Companies. He is a seasoned business leader based in Biratnagar, the industrial heart of eastern Nepal where the country’s modern industrialisation first took root. Biratnagar’s legacy dates back to 1936 with the establishment of the Biratnagar Jute Mill, Nepal’s first large-scale modern industry. …

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The Responsible Voice

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Speak without Fear #14 Lessons for Nepal’s Politicians as Elections Approach As Nepal moves towards elections on March 5, microphones will grow louder and promises bolder. Campaign season is always energetic. It should be. Democracy thrives on debate. As much elections are about votes, they are about voice as well. Political speech is not just …

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Persistence, Perseverance and Patience played key role for shaping my career growth

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Prajesh Bikram Thapa, CEO, HIDCL I began my professional career in early 2001 AD at Himalayan Snax and Noodles, shortly after completing my graduation in Mechanical Engineering, at a time when job opportunities for fresh mechanical engineers were quite limited. Despite these constraints, I was fortunate to have early professional exposure and build my career …

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Transformed energy sector bolstering economy

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Nepal’s energy sector has achieved a significant milestone over the last decade, particularly within the hydropower industry. Tangible results have been garnered from continuous sectoral reforms, steering the country toward a stable growth trajectory. Despite the adversities of political unrest and frequent natural disasters, Nepal maintained a BB- rating in 2025 due to the progress …

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NBI has been promoting values in business practices but facing challenges from government-business collusions

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Kush Kumar Joshi is currently serving his third consecutive term as the President of the National Business Initiative (NBI), an organisation dedicated to promoting ethical and responsible business practices in Nepal. Under his leadership, the NBI has been instrumental in peacebuilding efforts, election funding reforms, disaster risk reduction and management, and the advancement of modern …

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Employee wellbeing

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From Awareness to Culture in Workplaces Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers A 2025 JAMA report highlights a striking global trend – a surge in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers among adults under 50 years. Once considered diseases of older age, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and biliary cancers are now affecting young professionals in their most productive years. This shift is …

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Gen Z must learn how to effectively engage in politics, support youth representatives in getting elected, & involve themselves in political innovation

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Mahabir Pun is the Minister for Education, Science and Technology in the incumbent interim government. He is an innovator, researcher, teacher, social entrepreneur, and author. Pun is well-known for his pioneering work in installing wireless technologies in Nepal’s rugged mountain villages, a contribution for which he was honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Born in …

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This is the most convenient time for borrowers in terms of cost of fund and accessibility of fund in the banking history of Nepal

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Govinda Gurung is the Chief Executive Officer of Agricultural Development Bank Ltd. He is a seasoned banker with over 28 years of experience in the commercial banking sector, both in Nepal and internationally. He holds an MBA from Nepal Commerce Campus, Tribhuvan University. His banking career started in 1996 as a Management Trainee at Himalayan …

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