The United States (US) has said it is closely monitoring the developments in the case against Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, reports UNB.
"We will continue to encourage the Bangladeshi government to ensure a fair and transparent legal process for Dr Yunus as the appeals process continues," said Mathew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, during a regular briefing on June 4.
Miller expressed concerns that these cases might represent a 'misuse' of Bangladesh's labour laws to 'harass and intimidate' Dr. Yunus. "We also worry that the perceived misuse of labour and anti-corruption laws could raise questions about the rule of law and dissuade foreign direct investment," he added.
The government of Bangladesh has maintained that it is not a party to the case involving Dr. Muhammad Yunus and emphasised the independence and transparency of its judicial process.
US closely monitoring Yunus case
FE Team | Published: June 06, 2024 00:28:04
US closely monitoring Yunus case
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