Bangladeshi Expat Wins Tk 66 Crore in UAE Lottery

A Bangladeshi expatriate living in the United Arab Emirates has won a staggering AED 20 million (around Tk 66.34 crore) in the popular Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw, bringing a moment of joy and disbelief to the hardworking migrant community.According to Khaleej Times, the lucky winner has been identified as Harun Sardar Nur Nabi Sardar, a 44-year-old taxi driver residing in Sharjah. His winning ticket number was 035350, which he had purchased on 14 September.Harun, who has been living in the UAE since 2009, was informed of his win during Friday’s (3 October) raffle draw event when the show’s hosts, Richard and Bochra, called to deliver the life-changing news. Taken aback, Harun could barely respond, managing only to say, “Okay, okay.”However, Harun will not be the sole recipient of the AED 20 million jackpot. The ticket was jointly purchased with 10 other individuals, meaning the prize money will be ...

• 04 Oct 2025