Why did Saudi Arabia execute a Bangladeshi couple over an ‘obscene act’ at Mecca mosque? Why Dhaka is seeking answers
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals on October 14 after a court convicted them of committing “indecent acts” inside a mosque in Mecca. Dhaka expressed disappointment over the lack of prior notification and is seeking an explanation from Riyadh.
On October 14, Saudi Arabia executed a Bangladeshi man and woman for committing "indecent acts" inside a mosque in Mecca. The country's Interior Ministry revealed that the two, named Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, were found guilty by a court under a form of punishment known as ta'zir, which allows judges to determine offences and penalties based on discretion.
However, the ministry did not disclose the specific acts, location of the mosque, or the date of arrest. Bangladesh is seeking answers from Saudi Arabia, as the country was not notified beforehand about the executions. The Bangladeshi Consulate General in Jeddah stated that it was not informed of the case and has submitted a diplomatic note to Saudi authorities seeking clarification.
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