57 Chief Adviser's Letter of Apology and Gratitude to Bangladeshi

United Arab Emirates

Fifty-seven Bangladeshis convicted in the country's federal court for protesting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the anti-discrimination student movement across the country have been pardoned. As a result, the chief adviser of the interim government has written a letter expressing gratitude to the country's President Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Muhammad Yunus.

This was informed in a letter sent by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing on Tuesday (September 3) afternoon.

Dr. in the letter. Muhammad Yunus said, '57 Bangladeshis who expressed solidarity with the student-mass revolution have protested in some cities of UAE. I enjoy the opportunity to express my deep gratitude for their generous decision to pardon them. This act of forgiveness after our telephone conversation not only exemplifies compassionate leadership but also serves as a vehicle to strengthen the enduring bond of brotherhood between our two countries.'

The chief counsel said, “Your generous decision to quash the sentence is a relief, especially to the families of those involved and the citizens of our country in the UAE.” We are truly, deeply touched by your compassion. We fully respect the laws of UAE. We promise to brief and educate our citizens about the local laws and culture of their host countries prior to their departure from Bangladesh.

He further said, I sincerely thank you for your kind decision, which will strengthen the bond of brotherhood and friendship between our nations. We look forward to strengthening our bilateral relations and working together for the mutual benefit of our peoples. I wish you good health, happiness, long life and continued peace, progress and prosperity for the brotherly people of UAE.

Bangladesh /FM