Muhammad Yunus Acquitted in Labour Law Case

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and three senior officials of Grameen Telecom have been acquitted by a Dhaka tribunal in a labour law violation case. This decision comes just a day before Yunus is expected to assume leadership of a proposed interim government following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid protests. Earlier in January 2024, a court had sentenced Yunus and the others to six months in prison for the alleged violations and imposed fines. The Labour Appellate Tribunal's verdict overturned the earlier sentence, which had been appealed by Yunus and his colleagues. The case originated in September 2021 when a Labour Inspector filed charges after an inspection revealed compliance issues at Grameen Telecom. Yunus, who has a contentious history with Hasina's government, is now poised to take on a significant political role during a tumultuous period in Bangladesh.