The first record of Brachydiplax chalybea Brauer, 1868 from Morang, Nepal is presented in this paper. During the odonata survey of Eastern Nepal this species was photographed and identified first time for Nepal. Medium sized dragonfly, Brachydiplax chalybea Brauer, 1868 commonly known as Rufous-Backed Marsh Hawk recorded in 9 August 2018 from running water of Gokarna resort, Sundarharaicha Municipality, Morang District, Nepal.