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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.
In brief
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals for 'indecent acts' in Mecca mosque, prompting Bangladesh to demand answers. Saudi Arabia executed Bangladeshi nationals for 'indecent acts' in Mecca mosque after court conviction, with Bangladesh seeking explanation for lack of prior notification. Originally reported by…
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”
The essence
Saudi Arabia executed Bangladeshi nationals for 'indecent acts' in Mecca mosque after court conviction, with Bangladesh seeking explanation for lack of prior notification.
