Biswo Nath Poudel
Biswo Nath Poudel | |
|---|---|
| Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Maha Prasad Adhikari |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Spouse | Pratibha Sharma |
| Education | Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Economist, Professor |
Biswo Nath Poudel is a Nepali economist and academician who is serving as the 18th Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank since 20 May 2025.[1][2] He was appointed by the Government of Nepal following a recommendation from the Governor-Selection Committee.[3]
Early life and education
Poudel completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 2010.[4]
Career
Before his appointment as governor, he served as Vice Chairperson of the National Planning Commission (Nepal) and Senior Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Finance of Nepal and Professor at Kathmandu University.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ "Prof. Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel — Member, Investment Board Nepal". Investment Board Nepal. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Economist Poudel named Nepal Rastra Bank governor". The Kathmandu Post. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Who is Biswo Poudel, the newly appointed Governor of Nepal's Central Bank?". Nepal News. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel, Hon'ble Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)". APRACA. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel, Hon'ble Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)". APRACA. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Board of Directors – Nepal Rastra Bank". Nepal Rastra Bank. Retrieved 13 September 2025.