Sharjah-based Bangladeshi taxi driver wins Dhs 20 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket raffle draw

A Bangladeshi expatriate living in Sharjah has become the latest multi-millionaire after winning Dhs20 million in the Big Ticket draw, Series 279, held in Abu Dhabi.

Harun Sarder Nur Nobi Sarder, 44, struck gold with ticket number 035350, which he purchased on September 14. Speaking moments after his life-changing win, he humbly introduced himself to the show’s hosts Richard and Bouchra, saying: “Ok, ok. I am in Sharjah from Bangladesh. I am a private taxi [driver]. Ok, thank you.”

The overjoyed winner revealed that he intends to share his prize with 10 people. “I am sharing this with 10 people,” he said, expressing gratitude for the fortune that has come his way.

Sarder, who has worked as a taxi driver since moving to the UAE in 2009, has spent the past 15 years building his life in Abu Dhabi while his family remains in Bangladesh. For years, he has regularly purchased Big Ticket entries, holding on to the hope that one day he would win.

Though he has yet to decide how to use the Dhs20 million prize, he said he is eager to continue participating in future draws. “I encourage others not to give up on their dreams because with Big Ticket, no dream is ever too far,” he added.

The Big Ticket, the longest-running and biggest raffle draw in the UAE is hosted at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Ain Airport and online at www.bigticket.ae

The raffle draw said, “What started out with a Million Dirham cash prize, gradually grew over the years, we’re giving away grand prize’s of up to 20 Million Dirham.”

The raffle draw guarantees cash prizes vary from month to month with Big Ticket giving away a minimum of 10 million dirham up to our biggest jackpot of 20 million.