Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Sabita Bhandari Appointed First Female Attorney General of Nepal
Nepal has a new Attorney General!
Her name is Sabita Bhandari, and she's the first woman to hold this important job.
President Ramchandra Paudel chose her for the role, based on a recommendation from the Interim Prime Minister.
Before this, she was a commissioner of National Information Commission.
The previous Attorney General, Ramesh Badal, resigned, which is typical when the government changes.
This means Ms. Bhandari will be responsible for giving legal advice to the government.
Sabita Bhandari is the first female attorney general of Nepal.
She was appointed by President Ramchandra Paudel.
The appointment occurred on September 14.
The interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki recommended the appointment.
Bhandari previously served as an information commissioner.
- Who
- Sabita Bhandari
- What
- Appointed as Attorney General
- When
- September 14
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- To fill the position after the resignation of the previous attorney general.
- New Attorney General
- Sabita Bhandari
- Appointment Date
- September 14
- Appointing Authority
- President Ramchandra Paudel
- Recommendation by
- Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki
- Former Role
- Information Commissioner
- Predecessor
- Ramesh Badal