Bangladeshi court sentences Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to 6 months in jail
PBS NewsHourJUL 2023
Bangladesh: Nobel Laureate Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail
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The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
Yunus is the victim of Bangladesh's authorities targeting an outspoken critic of the Hasina government. One of the world's most respected names, there's no doubt that the charges against Yunus are fictitious. With 136 awards from 33 countries and state honors from 10 countries, the state's attack on Yunus should be considered a national embarrassment.
Pro-establishment narrative
The case against Yunus was brought against him by the workers of Grameen Telecom, not the Bangladeshi government, and it's nobody's fault but his that legal obligations were not fulfilled. With many more allegations and charges of financial corruption surrounding Yunus, it's natural that the professor should face the consequences of breaking the law like any other citizen.