Rastriya Banijya Bank Holds 'Smart Money Talk' Program for Financial Literacy Awareness

Kathmandu. Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited successfully concluded its 'Smart Money Talk' program on Friday on the occasion of Global Money Week 2026. During the program held at Ratna Rajya Laxmi Secondary School in New Baneshwor, the bank's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Devendra Raman Khanal, highlighted the importance of financial literacy.

Addressing the students, Khanal stated that financial literacy is mandatory starting from the school level and teaches proper money management and utilization. He emphasized that youth and students must acquire maximum knowledge about the financial sector, clarifying that Rastriya Banijya Bank has consistently prioritized this subject.

He argued that while the increasing use of information technology has brought convenience to the financial sector, it has also introduced challenges. He pointed out the necessity of spreading nationwide awareness about the financial risks and fraud that can arise, especially from the misuse of technology. 

Speaking at the event, Khanal urged everyone not to open links from unknown persons or numbers via phone calls, SMS, or social media. He cautioned against falling for fraudulent schemes prevalent in society, such as temptations of receiving free money or demands for large sums after offering a small amount.

Responding to queries from the students, he stated the need to start financial literacy education from schools and extend it to every household.

The program, where the bank's Deputy CEO Pawan Regmi delivered the welcome address, was attended by the school's Principal Durga Prasad Bhatta, Deputy CEOs of the bank Binay Raman Paudel, Durga Kumari Kandel, and Ram Kumar Thapa. Departmental Heads Anand Subedi, Sachin Kumar Shrestha, and Deputy Departmental Head Ubhar Pandey were also present.

Rastriya Banijya Bank has been operating various social programs, including financial literacy initiatives, across the country on the occasion of Global Money Week, which is observed worldwide every year from March 16 to 22.