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Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals in the Makkah region after they were convicted of committing an “immoral act” inside a mosque, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior.
The two individuals were identified as Nazerul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, both Bangladeshi citizens. The ministry announced on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, that their death sentences had been carried out in the Makkah region.
According to the official statement, security authorities arrested the pair following allegations that they had committed an immoral act inside a mosque in the holy city. Investigations were subsequently conducted, resulting in formal charges being brought against them.
The case was then referred to the competent court, which found both individuals guilty and sentenced them to death as a form of discretionary punishment under Saudi law. The ministry cited the seriousness of the offence and the violation of the sanctity of the time and place as reasons for the sentences.
The court’s verdict was upheld by the relevant authorities, making the sentences final. A royal order was subsequently issued authorising the implementation of the punishments, according to the ministry’s statement.
The executions took place on Wednesday, corresponding to 3 May 1448 in the Islamic Hijri calendar, in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Interior reiterated the Saudi government’s commitment to maintaining public security, upholding justice and enforcing Islamic law. It also emphasised the importance of protecting the sanctity of mosques and warned that individuals who commit similar offences would face legal consequences.
However, the ministry’s published statement did not provide further details about the specific nature of the alleged act or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The announcement was reported by Saudi news outlet Ajel and subsequently covered by Bangladeshi media organisations on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
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