Nepal Rastra Bank Mandates Disability-Friendly Services and Fair Overtime Pay for Banks

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Nepal Rastra Bank has issued new directives requiring commercial and financial institutions to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities and ensure fair compensation for overtime work. Banks must establish disability-friendly branches and ATMs, make digital platforms accessible, and provide tactile cards, while also prohibiting forced overtime and mandating proper pay for extra hours worked.

Banks are required to collaborate on establishing at least one disability-friendly branch in every local government unit.
Accessible ATMs must be equipped with braille signage, control buttons, and audio support.
Websites and mobile apps must be designed to accommodate visually impaired users.
Debit and credit cards will need to feature tactile elements for easier use.
Employees must not be forced to work outside standard office hours without mandatory overtime pay.

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