Bangladesh, April 15 -- Nepal stands at a volatile yet potentially transformative political crossroads. The dramatic anti-corruption crackdown launched by the newly elected government has ignited both optimism and skepticism across the Himalayan nation. Spearheaded by a youthful leadership born out of last years “Gen Z” protests, the campaign has already resulted in a wave of high-profile arrests, including that of former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper question: is this the beginning of genuine institutional reform, or merely another chapter in Nepals recurring cycle of political upheaval and unmet expectations?

The arrest of Oli on March 28 marked a watershed moment. In a pre-dawn op...