Dr Yunus indicted in labour court case

A labour court in Dhaka has framed charges against Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, also chairman of Grameen Telecommunications, and three other top officials in a case filed for violating labour laws.

Judge Begum Sheikh Merina Sultana of the Labour Court of Dhaka passed the order on Tuesday.

The three other accused are Grameen Telecom Managing Director Ashraful Hasan, and two directors Nur Jahan Begum and Mohammad Shahjahan.

Barrister Abdullah Al Mamun stood for Dr Yunus.

Earlier this morning, Dr Yunus appeared in the court. After the court order, Dr Yunus said to media that he will file an appeal.

SM Arifuzzaman, a labour inspector (general) of the Inspection for Factories and Establishments Department, filed the case with the Third Labour Court of Dhaka on September 9 of 2021.