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| International Convention Centre, Nepal | |
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| Address | New Baneshwor , Kathmandu , Bagmati Province , Nepal |
| Location | New Baneshwor, Kathmandu |
| Coordinates | 27°41′22″N85°20′14″E / 27.68944°N 85.33722°E |
| Owner | Government of Nepal |
| Operator | Federal Parliament of Nepal |
| Opened | 1993 |
| Closed | 9 September 2025 |
Construction cost | 16 million USD |
Former names | Birendra International Convention Centre |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 12,573 square metres (135,330 sq ft) |
| Parking | 400+ vehicles |
| 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]