Staff Correspondent
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed his gratitude to President of the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for granting amnesty to all 57 Bangladeshis
convicted earlier by the UAE Federal Court.
In a letter to the UAE president, he said: "I avail the opportunity to convey our deepest gratitude to Your
Highness for your benevolent decision to pardon the 57 Bangladeshi nationals who expressed solidarity
with the recent students-mass revolution back home through demonstrations in a few cities in the
United Arab Emirates."
This act of clemency, Prof Yunus said, following their telephone conversation, not only exemplifies the
UAE president's compassionate leadership but also serves as a conduit for strengthening the enduring
bond of fraternity between the two nations.
"Your magnanimous decision to annul their sentences has been met with profound relief and
appreciation in particular by the families of those involved and by our broader countrymen in
Bangladesh as well as our community in the UAE in general."
"We are, indeed, profoundly touched by your empathy and understanding. In this context, we express
our full respect for the laws of the UAE and renew our commitment to brief and educate our nationals
on the local laws and culture of their host countries before their departure from Bangladesh," the letter
read.
Prof Yunus said the gracious decision of Zayed Al Nahyan will further solidify the bonds of fraternity and
friendship between the countries.
He said they are looking forward to continuing to strengthen bilateral relations and to working together
for the mutual benefit of the peoples of the two countries.
"I wish Your Highness good health, happiness, a long life and continued peace, progress and prosperity
for the brotherly people of the United Arab Emirates," the chief adviser said.
CA thanks UAE President for pardoning 57 Bangladeshis
