KATHMANDU: Citizens Bank International has opened its 79th branch in Tokha of Kathmandu.

The operations of the bank commenced following a religious ceremony performed by Bodh Raj Devkota, assistant CEO of the bank, as per a media release.

The function was attended by representatives of local bodies, entrepreneurs, among others.

The bank aims to provide all retail banking services along with expanding financial access to small and micro enterprises through the branch.

Yogesh Maharjan, manager of the branch, informed the bank will attempt to provide services, including fixed deposit, saving deposit schemes, locker facility, ATM, loans, among others in an efficient manner.