Tag: Muhammad Yunus
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Bangladesh can definitely file complaint with ICC, its chief prosecutor tells chief adviser
“Three points are perfect,” Kareem Khan said. Muhammad Yunus also asked him about the process of filing crimes against humanity cases at the ICC against the perpetrators of the genocide during the July-August insurgency that left at least 700 people dead and more than 20,000 injured. Karim Khan said Bangladesh could certainly file a complaint…
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UN Secretary General expresses full solidarity with Chief Adviser
UN Secretary General expresses full solidarity with Chief Adviser
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Chinese Foreign Minister meets Yunus, expresses desire to further deepen ties
Wang Yi said that China will attach importance to Yunus’ call to Chinese solar panel manufacturers to set up plants in Bangladesh. The chief adviser said this when the Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka paid a courtesy visit to him last month. The Chinese foreign minister said Beijing would also encourage greater cooperation and partnerships between…
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Dr. Yunus raised his voice against the money laundering allegations and court proceedings
A total of 176 employees of Grameen Telecom filed over 100 cases for their dividends and took the matter to the High Court. Grameen Telecom later negotiated with them. According to Dr. Yunus' lawyers, the Grameen Telecom employees withdrew the case in May 2022 after receiving payment as per the settlement. Later, ACC filed a…
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Indictment order issued against Dr Yunus and 13 others in money laundering case
A Dhaka court has framed charges against Nobel laureate economist Dr Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a money laundering case. Dhaka-based Special Judge Court-4 passed this order on Wednesday. Dr Muhammad Yunus’ lawyer Abdullah Al Mamun confirmed the development to Prothom Alo.
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Miller discusses Dr Yunus' alleged misuse of labour and anti-corruption laws: impact on FDI
He added, “We will continue to encourage the Bangladeshi government to ensure a fair and transparent legal process for Dr. Yunus as the appeals process continues, but I have no action to preview.” Another journalist drew Miller's attention to a recent allegation made by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said, “Bangladesh's ruling Prime Minister…
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Dr. Muhammad Yunus described standing in an iron cage as the 'pinnacle of a cursed life'
Dr Muhammad Yunus, 84, had earlier expressed his helplessness in having to face various problems, including litigation, at this stage of his life. He said he sees the iron cage of the accused as a symbol. Dr Yunus said that he is actually living a “cursed life”, adding, “I have nothing to do here. It…
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Dr Yunus money laundering case: Indictment order set for June 12
According to the ACC, the Grameen Telecom board decided to open a bank account to share profits with employees in a meeting held on May 9, 2022. Its chairman Dr. Yunus and managing director Nazmul Islam were present in the meeting. As per the decision, they opened a bank account at the Gulshan branch of…
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Nobel laureate Dr Yunus expresses frustration over legal battles and detention in his later years
Dr Yunus, chairman of Grameen Telecom, has been charged in a case related to labour law violations by the Factories and Establishments Inspection Department. On Thursday, the labor tribunal, led by its acting chairman MA Awal, extended the bail of Dr Yunus and three other accused and fixed July 4 for the next hearing of…
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Bail of four including Dr. Yunus increased in labor law case
It was alleged in the case that the recruitment of workers or employees of Grameen Telecom was not made permanent even after the completion of their apprenticeship period as per the Labor Act, 2006 and Labor Rules, 2015. Annual leave, encashment of leave and leave in lieu of cash payment were not given to workers…
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The country is facing crises, people are not able to live as per their wish: Dr. Yunus
At the same time, the court has fixed May 2 for the hearing to frame charges. Earlier, Dr. Yunus appeared in the court today at 12:50 pm on Tuesday. The renowned economist told the media, “If we look at ourselves, do we see that we are capable of playing our respective roles? Are we able…
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Court takes cognizance of charge sheet against Dr. Yunus in money laundering case
On February 1, the Anti-Corruption Commission filed a charge sheet in the court against 14 persons, including Dr. Yunus, accusing him of misappropriating Tk 252.2 million (Tk 25 crore 22 lakh) of Grameen Telecom employees' dividends. Apart from Dr Yunus, the names of Grameen Telecom's managing director Mohammad Nazmul Islam, its director and former managing…
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Yunus Center announces UNESCO Peace Tree Award to Professor Muhammad Yunus
The email also mentioned that Professor Yunus would receive an award from UNESCO. During the closing dinner of the Baku Forum, Professor Yunus was specifically reminded to attend the event on March 16 to receive the Tree of Peace Award on stage. The Yunus Center mentioned the award by UNESCO in its press release. It…
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High Court lifts Labor Appellate Tribunal's stay on judgment against Dr Yunus and others
On February 5, the HC issued an order with an injunction after a preliminary hearing on the appeal filed by plaintiff DIFE. The ruling asks why the Labor Appellate Tribunal's January 28 stay on the January 1 order of the Third Labor Court would not be set aside. The hearing on the decision took place…
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Rural Welfare will have to pay Tk 1.19 billion as income tax
Earlier, Grameen Kalyan had filed four income tax references in 2015, one in 2016 and two in 2018. Sardar Jinnat Ali, MD Omar Ali and Delawar Hussain represented Rural Welfare, while Attorney General AM Amin Uddin and Assistant Attorney General Tehmina Pauly represented the state. Tehmina Poly told Prothom Alo that following the Income Tax…