The Nepali financial sector is buzzing with announcements, including the registration launch for a major road race by Garima Bikash Bank, new savings schemes from Nepal Bank Limited, and a secure locker service from NMB Bank.
1. Garima Road Race 2082 Registration Open for December 2025 Event
Garima Bikash Bank is organizing the second edition of the Garima Road Race 2082 on Saturday, Mangsir 6, 2082 B.S. (December 2025). The race, held under the slogan “Sports for Health,” celebrates the bank’s 19th anniversary. The event is split into three categories with attractive cash prizes:
- Open (Men/Women): 10 KM, with the 1st prize winner receiving NPR 50,000.
- Corporate (Men/Women): 5 KM, with 1st prize of NPR 30,000.
- Veteran (Women 45+, Men 50+): 5 KM, with 1st prize of NPR 30,000.
Runners can register easily through the Khalti App from Kartik 28 to Mangsir 4 (November 14 to November 2025) with a nominal fee of NPR 20. The race will start and conclude at the bank’s proposed central office premises in Baluwatar, Kathmandu.
2. Nepal Bank Promotes Diverse ‘First Relationship’ Accounts
Nepal Bank Limited is promoting its specialized savings and fixed deposit schemes with the slogan, “Your first relationship, start it with the first bank”. Key schemes include the Sunaulo Gyan Bachat Khata, Sahayatri Bachat Khata, Remittance IPO Saving Account (offering 5.50% annual interest), Chhadpung Mudatti Khata, Santan Khata, and the NBL NRN Account. The bank also provides a 24-hour call center service at 01-4161111 for customer inquiries.
3. NMB Bank Offers Safe Deposit Locker Service
NMB Bank is reminding customers about its secure Locker Facility, operating under the motto “Your Trust, Our Security”. This service allows customers to safely store valuables, jewelry, and important documents in various locker sizes. To utilize the service, customers must hold an account at NMB Bank and provide two photographs and a copy of the citizenship certificate for each person operating the locker.
