Saudi executes 2 Bangladeshis for immoral acts in Mecca mosque

16-Oct-2026

.

Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazerul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, for alleged immoral acts inside a mosque in Mecca, as announced by the Interior Ministry on October 14. They were arrested, charged, and sentenced to death under Islamic law's discretionary category, tazir.

Details on the exact nature of the acts and arrest remain undisclosed. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing Islamic law in such cases. Bangladesh has not responded publicly. The executions highlight ongoing international scrutiny over Saudi capital punishment practices.