Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has highly appreciated “benevolent decision” of President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to pardon the 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were convicted to express solidarity with the recent students- mass revolution through demonstrations in few cities in the Gulf nation.
“We are, indeed, profoundly touched by your empathy and understanding,” he said expressing deepest gratitude in a letter written to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday, reports UNB.
In this context, Prof Yunus expressed the government’s full respect for the laws of the UAE and renewed its commitment to brief and educate its nationals on the local laws and culture of their host countries before their departure from Bangladesh, according to Chief Adviser’s press wing.
“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,” said the Chief Adviser.
Prof Yunus said this act of clemency, following their telephone conversation, not only exemplifies UAE President’s compassionate leadership but serves as a conduit for strengthening the enduring bond of fraternity between the two nations.
“I extend my heartfelt thanks for your gracious decision, which will further solidify the bonds of fraternity and friendship between our nations,” said the Chief Adviser.
He said they look forward to continuing to strengthen the bilateral relations and to working together for the mutual benefit of the peoples.
Prof Yunus wished the UAE President’s good health, happiness, a long life and continued peace, progress and prosperity for the brotherly people of the United Arab Emirates.
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