Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis for Mosque Indecency

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, for committing an act of indecency inside a mosque in Makkah. The ministry reported that security authorities apprehended the individuals after the incident, leading to investigations and subsequent charges filed in a competent court.

The court found them guilty and sentenced them to death, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and the violation of the sanctity of the mosque. The death sentences were imposed under ta’zir, a discretionary punishment under Islamic law, and were upheld by the competent authority.

A royal order was issued for the executions, which took place on October 14, 2026. The ministry reiterated the Saudi government's commitment to maintaining security and enforcing Islamic law, warning that anyone engaging in similar acts would face severe punishments.