Dhaka [ Bangladesh On March 25 (ANI), Michael Rubin, who serves as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and directs policy analysis at the Middle East Forum, has expressed worries regarding the direction things are headed. Bangladesh during the provisional guidance of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus .

In his latest piece for 19FortyFive, Rubin argued that despite Yunus’s groundbreaking contributions to microfinance, he is currently involved in efforts that restrict press freedoms and allow extreme Islamist organizations like Jamaat-e-Islami to gain control over Bangladesh’s social and political environment.

Rubin compared Yunus’s recent activities with those of other Nobel winners who faced criticism post-award due to their endorsement of policies or behaviors conflicting with the values of peace and human rights.

He pointed to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's role in the Tigray conflict and Aung San Suu Kyi's reaction to the Rohingya crisis as instances.

The article shed light on the mistreatment of reporters during Yunus's provisional administration. It mentioned that freelance journalists Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed were allegedly detained on unfounded accusations, restricting their ability to see their young child.

More than 1,000 reporters who were considered too secular have reportedly been let go, and well-known journalist Julfikar Ali Manik has faced scrutiny because of his coverage of Islamist groups, he noted.

Rubin likewise voiced worry about how Fazle Karim Chowdhury, a distinguished leader and proponent for human rights and the safeguarding of minorities, has been treated.

Raozan, which is part of Chowdhury's constituency, has served as a refuge. Bangladesh The situation concerning the Hindu community he belongs to has raised concerns, particularly regarding the security of minority groups under the present government leadership.

Given these developments, Rubin appealed to the US Secretary of State. Marco Rubio to contemplate implementing Global Magnitsky Act sanctions on Muhammad Yunus , emphasizing that the Nobel Peace Prize must not act as a barrier for behaviors that violate human rights and restrict press freedom.

These insights stem from an article written by Michael Rubin for 19FortyFive. To gain a thorough comprehension of the issue at hand, it is advisable for readers to explore various sources and viewpoints. (ANI)