Afghanistan, Oct. 23 -- Bangladesh has sought an explanation from Saudi Arabia over the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals in Mecca, requesting copies of court judgments, details of the charges and clarification about why its diplomatic mission was not notified before the sentences were carried out.
Saudi authorities executed the two individuals on October 14, 2026, after convicting them of what the Saudi Interior Ministry described as an immoral act inside a mosque in Mecca.
The ministry said the case had gone through judicial proceedings and that the death sentences were approved before being implemented. However, the public announcement did not disclose the specific conduct involved or the evidence presented in court.
Bangladesh's...