Citizens Bank Opens New Branch in Battar After Devighat Branch Damaged by Floods

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 3:19 PM on Latest, Corporate,

Citizens Bank International Limited has opened a new branch in Battar, Ward No. 2 of Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot, to continue banking services for customers affected by the destruction of its Devighat branch in the Bhotekoshi River flood on Bhadra 10.

The new branch, located around seven kilometers from the former Devighat branch, was inaugurated by the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Ganesh Raj Pokharel. The bank said the branch will provide retail banking services and improve financial access for small and corporate businesses in the area.

The bank also plans to organize a free health camp at the Battar branch under its corporate social responsibility initiative. The camp will offer screenings for oral cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and body mass index.

Citizens Bank operates 200 branches across 61 districts, serving more than 2.08 million customers through its nationwide network.