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Bangladesh Seeks Explanation From Saudi Arabia Over Execution Of Two Nationals
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News18•18-10-2026, 20:15
Bangladesh Seeks Explanation From Saudi Arabia Over Execution Of Two Nationals
- •Bangladesh sought a formal explanation from Saudi Arabia regarding the execution of two of its nationals on October 14.
- •Dhaka stated that neither the Foreign Ministry nor the Bangladesh mission in Riyadh was informed about the legal proceedings in advance.
- •The two executed nationals, a man and a woman, were accused of committing adultery inside a mosque in Makkah.
- •A note verbale seeking clarification was handed over to Saudi Ambassador Abdullah Zafer H bin Abiyah during a meeting.
- •State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam called the incident deeply unfortunate and emphasized that expatriates must respect host country laws.
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Bangladesh sought detailed information from Saudi Arabia because two of its nationals—a man and a woman—were executed without Dhaka or its mission in Riyadh being informed in advance about the legal proceedings.
The two Bangladeshi nationals were accused of committing adultery inside a mosque in Makkah, leading Saudi authorities to arrest, try, sentence, and execute them.
Dhaka learned about the executions after they were carried out on October 14, prompting the Foreign Ministry to hand a note verbale to the Saudi ambassador.
