A court in Bangladesh overturned the conviction of Muhammad Yunus, the head of the country’s interim government, on Wednesday. The Nobel laureate had been found guilty of violating labor laws, specifically for failing to create a welfare fund for employees of Grameen Telecom, a company he founded.
Yunus was initially sentenced to six months in prison in January and was out on bail pending the appeal. His lawyer confirmed the overturning of the conviction, marking a significant victory for Yunus, who has been a vocal critic of the current government.
The case against Yunus sparked controversy and raised concerns about the independence of the judiciary in Bangladesh. Supporters argued that the charges were politically motivated, while the government maintained that Yunus was being held accountable for violating labor regulations.
The overturning of the conviction is likely to further intensify the political landscape in Bangladesh, with implications for the upcoming elections.
