Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- An explosive new wave of allegations claims Washington is quietly bankrolling fresher unrest in Nepal — funneling staggering sums into youth- and civil-society programs while infrastructure aid tied to the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) quietly limps forward. Reports show the $500-million MCC compact ratified in 2022 has so far seen only a small fraction of funds disbursed — roughly US$43.1 million by early 2025 — even as governance and youth-engagement projects continue under extended timelines.

Investigations and leaked documents cited by several outlets say the larger US assistance package — which critics place at nearly one trillion dollars when MCC, USAID, and allied programs a...