Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis over indecent acts
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 12:31 · Archive
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals for committing indecent acts in a mosque in Mecca.
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals, a man and a woman, after they were convicted of committing indecent acts in a mosque in Mecca. The Saudi Interior Ministry said they were executed due to 'the gravity and seriousness of their actions in violating the sanctity of both time and place'. The ministry did not elaborate on the nature of the acts.
Bangladesh said it was not informed of the executions beforehand. Bangladeshi foreign ministry official Shama Obaed said her ministry has sent a letter to the Saudi government seeking 'detailed information'. The two were executed on Wednesday after their death sentences were upheld by the highest court and a royal decree authorised their executions.
On the same day, Saudi Arabia also executed five Saudi nationals convicted of terrorism-related charges, including joining a foreign terrorist group, opening fire on security forces, possession of weapons and funding terrorist attacks. Saudi Arabia is one of the world's most prolific users of the death penalty. According to Amnesty International, the country carried out 356 executions in 2025, behind only China and Iran. The interior ministry said the kingdom has executed over 170 people so far this year.
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- Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bangladeshis over 'indecent acts,' and other Mideast newsSaudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals for committing indecent acts in Mecca.News4Jax · 19 Oct, 12:04
- Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bangladeshis over 'indecent acts,' and other Mideast newsSaudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals for committing indecent acts in Mecca.Clickorlando · 19 Oct, 12:04
In this story: Saudi Arabia · Bangladesh · Mecca · Shama Obaed · China · Iran
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