Nabil Bank enters into partnership agreement with FHAN; to step in as Official Banking Partner for 18th Handicraft Trade Fair & 16th Craft Competition

Nabil Bank has entered into a partnership agreement with the Federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal (FHAN) for the “18th Handicraft Trade Fair & 16th Craft Competition” as the “Official Banking Partner”, which is being held from 19th to 21st November 2021 at Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu.

The partnership agreement has been signed by Mr. Niraj Basnet Danil, Nabil Bank’s Head-SME & Microfinance, and Mr. Tarak Thapa, FHAN’s Director-General.

This partnership between Nabil Bank and FHAN is a continuation of their relationship and has entered into the 3rd series of partnerships in a similar annual event which is also in line with the bank’s initiatives to support ‘Make in Nepal’ products and the bank’s vision of sustainable banking. This partnership reflects the bank’s commitment as a supportive bank for the development of the handicraft sector in Nepal.

Speaking about the partnership, Mr. Niraj Basnet Danil, Head-SME & MF, Nabil Bank stated “Nabil Bank is proud to be the ‘Official Banking Partner of Handicraft Trade Fair & Craft Competition since the last three years, which promotes the variety of handicraft businesses under one roof. This year, the Bank is hoping to support the pandemic-affected handicraft businesses to revive their businesses with easy access to finance along with job retention of the skilled workers.