KATHMANDU: NMB Bank, in association with Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office, organised the ‘6th NMB Bank Heritage Walk 2017’ on the occasion of World Heritage Day, on Saturday.

The bank has committed to pledge its support for the preservation of rich heritage sites as part of its corporate social responsibility since the past few years. The sole purpose of this event was to raise awareness about the importance of preservation of our heritage sites among the local communities, as per a media release. The event was inaugurated by Eshor Raj Poudel, chief and CEO, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Bhesh Narayan Dahal, director general of Department of Archaeology and the bank’s CEO Sunil KC, among others.

The Heritage Walk started from Nagpokhari and ended at Shiva Prabati Dubali, Basantapur. The Sixth NMB Bank Heritage Walk 2017 was also organised in the bank’s regional offices in Butwal and Urlabari.