Blog By Biraj Bhattarai

The Gen Z protests in Nepal have left the country at a historic crossroads. What began as an online movement against government corruption and social media restrictions quickly evolved into one of the most powerful youth-led uprisings in modern Nepali history . But after weeks of chaos, casualties, and political shakeups, the big question remains — what happens next?  What Sparked the Protest In mid-2025 , Nepal’s government announced a sudden ban on major social media platforms including Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube , citing misinformation and security concerns . For millions of Nepali youths — especially Gen Z , who rely on these platforms for education, entrepreneurship, and expression — this was the final straw. Within days, streets across Kathmandu , Birtamod ,  Pokhara , and Biratnagar filled with protesters demanding freedom, accountability, and change. The demonstrations quickly spread nationwide. The Political Fallout The protests shook Nepal’s p...

A Dollar Card in Nepal refers to a prepaid or e-commerce-focused card denominated in U.S. Dollars (USD), or facilitating transactions in USD/foreign currency. The main goal is to help Nepali individuals and businesses make legal, safer, and easier international online payments: subscriptions ( Netflix , Spotify , etc.), online courses , domain & hosting, ads, and purchases from foreign e-commerce sites.   Key features usually include: Issued by Nepali bank, under regulation of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) after a circular allowing “ dollar prepaid cards/e-commerce cards .”   Annual limit: commonly USD 500 per year for most users. If someone has foreign income or export earnings, there may be provisions to load more.   Can be used only for online international payments, goods & services abroad (except India in many cases). Some cards allow for travel/purchase abroad, POS usage , ATM withdrawal etc., depending on type.   Requirements: Valid KYC , PAN card (...