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HONG KONG (ANN/CHINA DAILY) – In 2022, Hong Kong squash player Abbie Leung Ka-huen faced a career crisis when a minor knee injury shattered her dreams at the Asian Junior Individual Championships. A year later, she made a remarkable comeback, clinching two medals in international competitions.

DHAKA (AFP) – Bangladeshi students who spearheaded the uprising that overthrew the government last year said that they would forge a new political party as the country readies for expected elections.

RAWALPINDI (AFP) – New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl against Bangladesh yesterday in Rawalpindi as the Black Caps look to seal a place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.

HONG KONG (AFP) – Asian markets rose yesterday, with Hong Kong leading the way thanks to a surge in tech stocks led by ecommerce titan Alibaba.

DHAKA (AFP) – Bangladesh said yesterday it had asked tech billionaire Elon Musk to bring satellite internet service Starlink to the South Asian country, as its fragile interim government seeks United States (US) diplomatic support.

AFP – Bangladesh’s former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to hold onto power last year, the United Nations (UN) said yesterday, warning that the abuses could amount to “crimes against humanity”.

DHAKA (AFP) – Bangladeshi police said yesterday more than 1,300 people have been arrested in a sweeping crackdown dubbed ‘Operation Devil Hunt’, targeting gangs allegedly connected to the ousted regime of Sheikh Hasina.

DHAKA (AP) – Bangladesh’s interim government headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said it will contain vandalism and arson taking place across the country. The development comes amid concern from a major opposition party over attacks on a historic house linked to ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

FRANKFURT (AFP) – German sportswear giants Adidas and Puma have both said they are seeking to reduce costs, including through possible job cuts, as they aim to bolster profits.

BEIJING (AFP) – For women e-sports players in China, mastering the game is just the first hurdle to carving out a space for themselves in the male-dominated field.