Bandana Karki
Bandana
The author is a practitioner who closely follows Nepal’s evolving societal and political landscape and has been regularly contributing analytical articles to national newspapers on issues of security, governance and democratic stability.
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OPINION
Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution
Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution
Nepal’s generational leadership shift has injected urgency into governance, but without strong institutions and embedded experience, political energy risks being outpaced by the very system it seeks to transform.
3 hours ago
OPINION
Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Bangladesh’s 2026 Election
Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Banglad...
Election security is not just paperwork—it is a big expense for any country.
Feb 18, 2026
OPINION
Nepal at a Security Crossroads: The NSC Is the Nation's Missing Nerve Centre
Nepal at a Security Crossroads: The NSC Is the Nation's Miss...
Nepal’s recent crisis exposed critical weaknesses in its security governance—not due to the absence of institutions but their neglect. Empowering and operationalizing the National Security Council and its Secretariat is essential to restore trust, ensure stability, and safeguard democrat...
Oct 20, 2025
OPINION
Gen Z and Nepal’s New Awakening: When Youth Lead With Integrity and the Nation Listens
Gen Z and Nepal’s New Awakening: When Youth Lead With Integr...
Nepal’s Gen Z is reshaping democracy with courage, creativity, and action — from street-level activism to tech-driven solutions for transparency, safety, and climate resilience. To turn this energy into lasting change, youth and government must work as partners, fostering media literacy,...
Oct 07, 2025