Kathmandu, March 18 -- The parliament building at the Birendra International Convention Centre (BICC) in New Baneshwor remains in ruins six months after vandalism and arson during the Gen Z protests last September, with no reconstruction work initiated so far.

Broken glass still litters the premises, while charred structures remain uncleared. Employees are reluctant to enter the compound, fearing the collapse of fire-weakened structures. The site, once a major national venue, now resembles a wasteland, strewn with burnt four-wheelers and motorcycles belonging to various ministries and the Department of Roads.

Despite the passage of time, there is no concrete plan for cleanup or reconstruction.

The Federal Parliament Secretariat, which ...