Himalaya Shumsher Rana, the first governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, has passed away. 95-year-old Rana died at 6:30 am on Sunday at Norvik Hospital in Thapathali during treatment.
Rana was also the founder and governor of Nepal Rastra Bank and former finance secretary. He also worked in different countries under the United Nations from 1962 to 1986.
Gorkha Brewery was established in Nepal in 1987 under the leadership of Rana. Himalayan Bank Limited was established in 1993 as a joint venture with Pakistan's Habib Bank. He was also the chairman of Himalayan Bank.
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