Embezzlement Case Involving Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and 13 others indicted in an over $2 million embezzlement case in Bangladesh. Yunus pleaded not guilty and is out on bail. Charges include embezzling funds from Grameen Telecom and money laundering.

Embezzlement Case Against Muhammad Yunus

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus granted bail in an embezzlement case involving a workers welfare fund of Grameen Telecom. He was previously sentenced to six months in prison for violating labor laws. Yunus and seven other defendants appeared in court, with six others absent. Supporters claim he has been targeted due to his strained relationship with Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Legal Troubles of Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh

Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, known as the 'banker to the poor,' faces jail in Bangladesh due to politically motivated charges and a campaign of judicial harassment led by the government. Supporters, including global figures, have expressed concern and called for a fair legal process. Yunus denies all charges and emphasizes the importance of microcredit as a tool to alleviate poverty.

Legal Troubles of Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh

Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus is facing legal charges in Bangladesh despite global recognition for his work helping the poor.

Fire at a Shopping Mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh

A fire at a shopping mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killed at least 43 people and injured dozens more. The fire started at a restaurant on the first floor and quickly spread throughout the six-story building. Firefighters worked to rescue survivors and recover bodies.

Fire at Shopping Mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh

A fire at a shopping mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh killed at least 43 people and injured dozens more. The cause of the fire is unknown.