In a stroke of luck, Sharif’s life changed. He had moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a better future. Then, he won a grand prize in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Raffle Draw. He had worked in the country for a long time, but fortune had eluded him. Then, he decided to buy a ticket for the raffle draw, in hope to fulfill his dreams. His persistence paid off when he won the grand prize, amounting to approximately 45 crores Bangladeshi Taka.
According to a report by Gulf News, the grand prize of the raffle draw was 15 million dirhams, which translates to over 44.67 crores Bangladeshi Taka. Sharif is an expat working as a procurement officer in Business Bay. He bought the winning ticket online over a year ago with 20 of his colleagues in a joint effort.
Upon winning, Sharif expressed his plans to bring his family from India to the UAE and start his own business.
Additionally, he intends to donate a portion of his winnings to charity. Sharif learned about his windfall while spending a weekend in Dubai’s Karama district.