Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sentenced to Jail in Bangladesh Labor Case

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, known for pioneering microcredit through Grameen Bank, was sentenced to six months in prison for labour law violations at Grameen Telecom in Bangladesh. Yunus, who denies the charges, and three employees were granted bail pending appeal. Critics suggest the case is politically motivated, as Yunus had previously considered political opposition to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has accused him of exploiting the poor. Yunus faces additional charges, while human rights groups criticize the government for targeting dissent. Hasina is running for a fifth term in an upcoming election boycotted by the main opposition party.