Violation of Labour Law

Labour law violation: Bail of Prof Yunus extended till July 4

A Dhaka tribunal today extended bail of Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and three directors of Grameen Telecom till July 4 in a labour law violation case

Yunus’ bail extended in labour law violation case

The Labour Appellate Tribunal in Dhaka extended the bail of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus in a case filed over violation of labour law

US encourages Bangladesh to ensure fair, transparent legal process for Prof Yunus

The US encouraged the Bangladesh government to ensure a fair and transparent legal process for Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus as the appeals process in his labour law violations case continues

Govt seeks to bar Prof Yunus from going abroad

The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) filed a petition with the High Court yesterday challenging the Labour Appellate Tribunal’s order that stayed the conviction and sentence of Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and three others in a labour law violation case.

Let int’l lawyer review Prof Yunus’ cases

Expressing concern over the continuous judicial harassment and potential jailing of Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, 242 global leaders, including 125 Nobel laureates, yesterday proposed that a small team of independent legal experts, led by a senior international lawyer, reviews the cases against him.

Govt institution, not workers, sued us

Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the workers of Grameen Telecom had not sued him and his three colleagues.

'What will I take with me to jail?'

Yunus repeats question of Nurjahan while sharing ordeals of three accused Grameen Telecom officials

Labour law violation: Yunus, 3 others get bail

The Labour Appellate Tribunal today granted bail to Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and three other top officials of Grameen Telecom

Yunus not being provided with court documents despite repeated requests: lawyer

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus's lawyer today said the labour court, which convicted and sentenced his client to jail, has not provided the relevant documents despite repeated requests

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Yunus' unjust conviction must be immediately reversed: Kerry Kennedy

Kerry Kennedy, president of US-based Robert F Kennedy Human Rights, has called for immediate reversal of the "unjust conviction" handed against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

Yunus conviction a blatant abuse of justice system: Amnesty

The conviction of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is an abuse of the justice system to settle political vendetta, said Amnesty International today

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

Yunus sentenced to six months' jail in labour law violation case

Three other top Grameen Telecom officials handed same sentence; all four granted bail

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