Bikram Bista

Bio

Bikram Bista comes from Rolpa, a district in the midwestern hills that was once the epicenter of the Maoist insurgency. As the eldest of seven children, he witnessed firsthand the immense hardships of that era, when many of his peers were forced to drop out of school and migrate to India for odd jobs to support their families. At the age of twelve, after completing Year 6, his parents sent him to live with family friends in Lalitpur so he could access better educational opportunities. In exchange for room and board, Bikram managed heavy household chores every morning and evening. Although balancing these duties with his studies was difficult, the experience forged exceptional resilience and deepened his appreciation for the transformative power of education.
Bikram excelled academically, completing his Year 10 exams with distinction as the top student in his graduating class, which earned him the Samaanta Fellowship. His journey from Rolpa to Lalitpur and into Kathmandu as a fellow strengthened his resolve to pursue higher education and give back to society. While he initially dreamed of a career in banking, his perspective evolved toward social development, leading him to earn his Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) at Thames International College. He chose this field to gain a deeper understanding of pressing systemic issues in his home region, including barriers to higher education, gender bias, child marriage, and limited economic opportunities.
Applying his analytical mindset and commitment to growth, Bikram currently works as a Junior Data Analyst at ProPlus Data.