# Saudi executes Bangladeshi couple over Mecca mosque incident

> Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals for 'indecent acts' in Mecca mosque, prompting Bangladesh to demand answers.
- Title: Saudi executes Bangladeshi couple over Mecca mosque incident
- Summary: Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals for 'indecent acts' in Mecca mosque, prompting Bangladesh to demand answers. Saudi Arabia executed…
- Keywords: saudi arabia, bangladesh, mecca mosque, execution, ta'zir, bangladeshi nationals, saudi interior ministry, dhaka, riyadh, news, india, Saudi
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/news/world/why-did-saudi-arabia-execute-a-bangladeshi-couple-over-an-obscene-act-at-mecca-mosque-why-dhaka-is-seeking-answers-11792514034608.html
- Author: Bhanu Pratap
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:08:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saudi arabia, bangladesh, mecca mosque, execution, ta'zir, bangladeshi nationals, saudi interior ministry, dhaka, riyadh, news, india
## Execution details
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals on October 14 after court convicted them of committing 'indecent acts' inside Mecca mosque.

> Saudi Arabia executed a Bangladeshi man and woman on October 14 after a court convicted them of committing 'indecent acts' inside the holy city of Mecca
## Bangladesh's reaction
Bangladesh expressed disappointment over lack of prior notification and is seeking explanation from Riyadh.

> Bangladesh has expressed disappointment over the lack of advance notification and is seeking details about the case
## Saudi legal basis
Saudi Interior Ministry stated the court sentenced them to death under ta'zir, a category of punishment under Islamic law with judicial discretion.

> The Saudi Interior Ministry said the court sentenced the two to death under ta'zir, a category of punishment under Islamic law that gives judges discretion in determining offences and penalties
## Case specifics
The ministry identified the two as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, both Bangladeshi nationals, but did not confirm if they were married.

> The ministry reportedly identified the two as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, both Bangladeshi nationals
## Ta'zir explanation
Ta'zir allows judges discretion in determining offences and penalties under Islamic law, with no fully codified penal code in Saudi Arabia.

> Saudi Arabia does not have a fully codified penal code, leaving judges significant discretion in interpreting Islamic law and determining criminal penalties
## Bangladesh's diplomatic action
Bangladesh's consulate in Jeddah submitted a diplomatic note to Saudi authorities seeking formal acknowledgment of the matter.

> The Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah said it had not been notified beforehand and had submitted a diplomatic note to Saudi authorities seeking formal acknowledgement of the matter
## Saudi authorities' response
Saudi authorities have not disclosed specific acts, mosque location, or legal representation details for the two individuals.

> Saudi authorities have not publicly disclosed further details about the alleged acts or whether the two individuals had legal representation
## Why Bangladesh seeks answers
Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser expressed disappointment over lack of communication and is seeking explanation from Riyadh.

> Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser, Humayun Kabir, also expressed disappointment over the lack of communication and said Dhaka was seeking an explanation
## Key takeaway

Saudi Arabia executed Bangladeshi nationals for 'indecent acts' in Mecca mosque after court conviction, with Bangladesh seeking explanation for lack of prior notification.