Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate economist Dr Muhammad Yunus was sentenced to six months in jail by a court in Dhaka on Monday. The economist was convicted for violating the labour laws. However, his supporters termed the development as “politically motivated” ahead of the general elections.Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate economist Dr Muhammad Yunus was sentenced to six months in jail by a court in Dhaka on Monday. The economist was convicted for violating the labour laws. However, his supporters termed the development as “politically motivated” ahead of the general elections.