Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) granted amnesty for all 57 Bangladeshis earlier convicted by the UAE Federal Court, reports BSS.
"All 57 Bangladeshis who were earlier convicted by the UAE Federal Court have been granted pardon by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE, today," he told a meeting with the editors.
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the newsmen saying the pardoned people will be deported to Bangladesh soon.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan