International Convention Centre, Nepal

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International Convention Centre, Nepal
अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सम्मेलन केन्द्र, नेपाल
International Convention Centre, Nepal is located in Kathmandu
International Convention Centre, Nepal
International Convention Centre, Nepal
Location within Kathmandu valley
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International Convention Centre, Nepal is located in Bagmati Province
International Convention Centre, Nepal
International Convention Centre, Nepal
International Convention Centre, Nepal (Bagmati Province)
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International Convention Centre, Nepal is located in Nepal
International Convention Centre, Nepal
International Convention Centre, Nepal
International Convention Centre, Nepal (Nepal)
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Former names
Birendra International Convention Centre
AddressNew Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
LocationNew Baneshwor, Kathmandu
Coordinates27°41′22″N 85°20′14″E / 27.68944°N 85.33722°E / 27.68944; 85.33722
OwnerGovernment of Nepal
OperatorFederal Parliament of Nepal
Construction
Opened1993 (1993)
Closed9 September 2025 (2025-09-09)
Cost
16 million USD
Website
Official website

The International Convention Centre, formerly known as the Birendra International Convention Centre (BICC), was a major conference venue and parliamentary building in Nepal. Located in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu,[1] it housed the Federal Parliament of Nepal.[2] The complex blended Nepalese and modern architecture to create a luxuriously decorated solid structure with multifunctional modern facilities. Built under gratis by China, the BICC was formally inaugurated in 1993.[3][4] On 9 September 2025, the building was among multiple other government buildings and political offices burned down during the Gen Z protests.[5][6]

Damage to the convention centre resulting from the 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests

See also

References

  1. "Plenum | Places of Power - Nepal". peci.wien (Made for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2014). Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  2. "Legislature Parliament, Nepal". parliament.gov.np (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  3. "Chinese Government provides grant for Birendra International Convention Center Maintenance Project". china.aiddata.org. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  4. "International Convention Center - New Baneshwor, Nepal : A symbol of friendship between Nepalese and Chinese people". icc.gov.np. Archived from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  5. "Nepal Parliament breached, building set on fire by Gen Z protesters | Watch". Hindustan Times. 9 September 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  6. Harvey, Lex (10 September 2025). "A parliament in flames, a leader toppled. Nepal Gen-Z protesters ask: What comes next?". CNN. Retrieved 11 September 2025.