Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sentenced to Jail in Bangladesh Labor Case
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, known for his microfinance work, has been convicted of violating labour laws in Bangladesh, a move his supporters claim is politically motivated. Yunus and three colleagues from Grameen Telecom were accused of not creating a workers' welfare fund and were sentenced to six months in prison but granted bail pending appeals. The conviction has been criticized by international figures and human rights activists as a "travesty of justice," suggesting that the charges are a way to harass Yunus, who has faced verbal attacks from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and is seen as a potential political rival.