Dr. Thapa currently serves as a Deputy General Manager at the Bank, overseeing agricultural credit, MSME lending, and the implementation of national and international agricultural projects. He also supervises operations in the Koshi and Madhes provinces.

 With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Thapa brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse sectors. He has previously worked with organizations such as New ERA, Action Aid, MEDEP/ UNDP, IUCN, GIZ, BDA, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, and the Ministry of Forestry and Land Conservation.

Dr. Thapa possesses extensive expertise in facilitating access to banking and cooperative services for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those operating in the agricultural sector. He has actively contributed to the field through presentations at numerous national and international conferences and by serving as a panelist on various industry- related discussions.