Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket: More Than a Business, A Social Institution
– Dr. Top Lal Panthi Yesterday, I visited the Bhat-Bhateni Department Store at Tripureshwor, though my mind was unsettled by the difficult situation Nepal is facing these days. My visit reminded me of the remarkable journey of Mr. Min Bahadur Gurung, the visionary co-founder of Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket. From its humble beginning in 1984 as a small grocery shop, he has transformed it into Nepal’s largest and most influential retail chain. More than a business, Bhat-Bhateni has become a social institution, admired for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions—supporting hospitals, education, sports, disaster relief, health, hygiene, and cultural as well...
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