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Maldives tax collection and deficit response
2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated
Latest: Maldives government raises taxes amid budget shortfall
In early July 2026, the Maldives Ministry of Finance reported that government receipts had risen to 31.08 million rufiyaa, driven mainly by general taxes and other revenues. The administration highlighted the increase as
Bangladesh fisherman eel injury
2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: Bangladeshi fisherman has live eel removed from rectum
In late July 2026, a 55‑year‑old fisherman in Bangladesh experienced a live snake eel entering his clothing and lodging in his rectum while fishing. The eel penetrated the sigmoid colon, creating a roughly 5 cm perforati
Bangladesh scrutiny of ex-president Shahabuddin
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Bangladesh probes former president Mohammed Shahabuddin over corruption and crimes against humanity
After former President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigned for health reasons, public protests called for his arrest. Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed responded that there is no legal basis to detain him and affirme
2026 India monsoon: expanding floods and alerts
286 clusters · 252 sources · last updated
Latest: India's IMD issues heavy rain and storm warnings for dozens of states
The southwest monsoon intensified throughout late July 2026, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a cascade of red, orange and yellow warnings across most of the country. By July 22 red alerts cov
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Bangladesh study finds microplastics in most toothpastes, including children's brands
[HEALTH] · 2 sources ·