Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, after attending a court hearing, commented on the severe humiliation he has faced, as he was made to stand in an iron cage in the courtroom.

He said it was a memorable event in his life to stand in an iron cage in the courtroom.

"This is part of a cursed life," the economist said on Sunday as he exited the court following the hearing. 

About him winning the Nobel Prize, he said, " Two Nobel Prizes were awarded—one in my name and the other in the name of Grameen Bank. Both hold equal importance and honor. Neither is less than the other, and the awards were given independently, not jointly."

The Nobel laureate said there is no precedent in the history of the world where one Nobel laureate has to appear before the anti-corruption commission against another Nobel laureate. 

"This has happened to us. It is part of a curse that we are accepting," he said.

Dr. Yunus expressed dismay over the harsh language used in the accusations against him, which he claims are baseless. "I have informed you about the events. There is no truth in this incident. I am accused of taking money for something I had already given away, and various other baseless allegations."

"All the allegations against me and my colleagues so far are part of the curse. It has not been acceptable to me at all that my father was attacked, and my siblings were attacked. This is part of the cursed life I have mentioned," added Yunus.

He also addressed the journalists, saying, "You should know and write about why we have to bear this cursed life. It’s not just about knowing; write something. What is the truth, the significance, the role? Reporting is not just about hearing and writing; there is an explanation. Going deep and informing everyone is also part of it."

Earlier , Dr. Yunus appeared in court around 10:30 AM to attend the hearing. Other defendants were also present in court.