Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sentenced to Jail in Bangladesh

Yunus, founder of Grameen Telecom, found guilty of violating labor laws amid claims of political motivation and international concern.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sentenced to six months in jail by a labor court in Bangladesh for violating the country's labor laws.
Yunus, founder of Grameen Telecom, was found guilty of not making 67 employees permanent as required, not forming a welfare fund for staff, and not distributing 5% of the company's dividends to staff as per company policy.
Yunus has been granted bail and given 30 days to appeal the verdict.
The verdict comes amid a complex political context in Bangladesh, with Yunus' supporters believing the charges are politically motivated due to his frosty relations with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Over 170 global leaders and Nobel laureates have previously urged Hasina to suspend all legal proceedings against Yunus, expressing deep concern over threats to democracy and human rights in Bangladesh.