Bangladesh, April 16 -- Nepal has entered a new and uncertain political chapter as Prime Minister Balendra Shah moves decisively to fulfill one of his most prominent campaign promises: exposing the hidden wealth of the countrys entrenched political class. In a bold early action that signals both urgency and ambition, Shahs newly formed government has established a high-level commission tasked with investigating the financial assets of politicians and senior officials spanning the past two decades.

The announcement, made on April 15 following a cabinet meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, represents a cornerstone of Shahs anti-corruption agenda. It is also one of the most aggressive efforts in recent Nepal...