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Saudi Arabia execution of Bangladeshi nationals

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Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi citizens, Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, in the Mecca region on October 14, 2026. The Saudi Interior Ministry stated the executions followed convictions for an “indecent act” or “sexual immorality” committed inside a mosque, violating the sanctity of the holy site. The sentences were handed down under the principle of ta'zir, a discretionary punishment under Islamic law. law, following a royal order. The Bangladeshi government has expressed significant dissatisfaction, with officials noting that the diplomatic mission in Jeddah was not formally notified of the executions until after they were carried out. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and other officials are seeking formal explanations from Saudi authorities regarding the lack of consular communication, the specific nature of the offenses, and the judicial proceedings. Officials have Dhaka has requested official court documents to evaluate the situation. Families of the deceased have reacted with distress, with some reporting they learned of the executions through media reports rather than official channels. While social media reports suggested the offense involved a kiss on the forehead, the Saudi Ministry has not provided specific details regarding the nature of the act. Furthermore, a authorities have clarified that viral video videos circulating online as evidence of the incident was flagged as “misleading” by or the Holy Mosques media account. execution are “misleading” or doctored. The incident has raised broader concerns in Bangladesh regarding the legal protections and welfare of the estimated 3.5 million Bangladeshi migrant workers residing in the Kingdom, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions regarding transparency and consular assistance.

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