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Bangladesh unaware of citizens' Saudi execution
Two Bangladeshi nationals were executed in Mecca for an indecent act in a mosque, but Bangladesh says it was not informed beforehand.
In brief
Two Bangladeshi nationals were executed in Mecca for an indecent act in a mosque, but Bangladesh says it was not informed beforehand. Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals last Wednesday without informing Bangladesh beforehand, raising concerns among the three million Bangladeshis working in the country…
Two Bangladeshis executed in Mecca
A Bangladeshi man and woman were executed last Wednesday in the holy city of Mecca after being convicted of committing an indecent act inside a mosque, Saudi authorities say.
Bangladesh says it was not informed
Bangladeshi authorities say they were not informed of the execution until after it had taken place. The two were convicted under tazir, Islamic law punishments left to a judge's discretion.
Three million Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia
More than three million Bangladeshis work and live in Saudi Arabia, mostly in low-paying jobs. News of the double execution has raised public concern in Bangladesh about their safety.
Bangladesh seeks details and next steps
State minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam said Bangladesh has reached out to Saudi Arabia for information about the offences and legal proceedings. The government will consider repatriation of the bodies after receiving details.
In short
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals last Wednesday without informing Bangladesh beforehand, raising concerns among the three million Bangladeshis working in the country.
