2024-02-15 14:49:17
Nobel Peace Prize-winning professor Dr. The labor law case against Muhammad Yunus was tried with unusual speed. The United States is also with the widespread condemnation from all over the world. By using the labor law of Bangladesh. The United States also expressed concern with international observers that Yunus was being harassed and intimidated. Foreign direct investment may also be hindered.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller expressed concern at a regular press briefing on Tuesday (February 13) local time.
On this day, a journalist asked, ‘On Monday (February 12), according to media reports, a group of 20 unidentified people tried to occupy the office of Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. As you know, the current government in Bangladesh has unilaterally taken control of parliament, judiciary and media. Now took control of organizations like Grameen. What is your view on this situation?’
In response, the spokesperson of the US State Department Matthew Miller said, Dr. Regarding the multiple criminal cases filed against Muhammad Yunus, I will say that we have noticed that the labor case has been tried with unusual speed. The Anti-Corruption Commission has approved chargesheets in more cases, drawing widespread condemnation from around the world.
He expressed concern and said, we agree with the international community. Dr. Labor laws may have been misused to harass Yunus. It may also raise questions about the rule of law in Bangladesh. Foreign investment may be disrupted.
At this time, he also said, we are Dr. Bangladesh government. Calling for a fair and transparent legal process in the trial and appeal of the case against Yunus.