Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals after they were convicted of committing what authorities described as an “immoral act” inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca. The executions, carried out on October 14, 2026, have drawn attention in Bangladesh and raised questions about the circumstances of the case and the lack of prior notification to Bangladeshi diplomatic officials.
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The “immoral act” was apparently a kiss on the forehead. They were newlyweds who decided to spend their honeymoon in Mecca.
According to reports in Bangladesh, Saudi authorities refused to consider they were a couple, and the forehead kiss was an expression of appreciation to Allah for a beautiful bride.
Their bodies have arrived in Bangladesh in two coffins for traditional burial rites.
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The individuals were identified as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, according to reports citing Saudi authorities. The Saudi Interior Ministry said the pair had been arrested following an investigation and subsequently referred to a competent court, which sentenced them to death.
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However, the ministry did not publicly specify the exact nature of the alleged act. Claims circulating online that the individuals were newlyweds who were executed for sharing a kiss inside a mosque have not been independently verified.
Saudi Authorities Cite Sanctity of Mosque
According to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, security authorities arrested the two individuals after an alleged indecent act inside a mosque in Mecca.
Bangladeshi couple who went to Umrah for their honeymoon. A man of from Pakistan filmed the couple kissing in a mosque mecca courtyard and sent the video to Saudi Arabian authorities.
The couple was then arrested and were given death penalty. Saudi Arabian authorities executed Abdulbasir and Siti by be heading them and sent the be headed body to their family and young daughter.
Their young daughter, while throwing soil on her parents’ graves, is trying to make sense of the event.
Their bodies were sent to Bangladesh. The women be headed was wearing a burkha inside the couffin sent by saudi Arabia.
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The case was referred to a court following an investigation. The court found both individuals guilty and imposed death sentences under ta’zir, a category of punishment under Islamic law that allows judicial discretion in determining penalties for certain offences.
Saudi authorities reportedly cited the seriousness of the alleged offence and the violation of the sanctity of the mosque as reasons for the sentences.
The verdicts were upheld by the relevant judicial authority before a royal order authorised their implementation. The executions were subsequently carried out in the Mecca region.
The public statement did not provide a detailed account of the incident or specify precisely what the two individuals were accused of doing inside the mosque.
Viral Claims About Newlyweds and a Forehead Kiss
The case has attracted widespread attention on social media, where posts have portrayed the two individuals as newlyweds who travelled to Mecca for their honeymoon.
According to these circulating accounts, the alleged offence involved a kiss on the forehead, which was described as an expression of gratitude to Allah for the marriage and the bride.
Some versions of the story claim that Saudi authorities did not accept their explanation that they were married.
However, these details have not been established by the Saudi Interior Ministry’s public statement. Available reporting has also raised questions about whether the pair were actually married or had travelled to Saudi Arabia for a honeymoon.
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Consequently, the claim that they were executed specifically for a forehead kiss should be treated with caution. The official account confirms the executions and the conviction for an alleged indecent act, but does not establish the viral narrative.
Bangladesh Seeks Answers From Saudi Arabia
The executions have prompted concern in Bangladesh, particularly over the apparent lack of advance notification to the country’s diplomatic mission.
According to Bangladeshi media reports, the Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah sought information from Saudi authorities after learning about the executions through media coverage.
Bangladeshi officials have requested clarification regarding the identities of the individuals, the allegations against them and the legal proceedings that led to their death sentences.
On October 18, Bangladesh’s foreign ministry also raised the matter with the Saudi ambassador in Dhaka, handing over a diplomatic note seeking further information.
The lack of prior notification has become a central issue in the case, as Bangladeshi officials attempt to establish when the individuals were detained, how their trials were conducted and whether their families and diplomatic representatives were informed during the proceedings.
Families Left Seeking Clarity
Reports about the executions have caused distress among the families of the two Bangladeshi nationals, with questions remaining about the circumstances surrounding their detention and sentencing.
Media reports have indicated that the pair had been held in Saudi Arabia since August 2023, although the allegations and circumstances associated with their detention have been reported differently by various sources.
The precise nature of the alleged offence, the evidence presented in court and the extent of legal and consular assistance available to the individuals remain important unanswered questions.
Claims that their bodies have been returned to Bangladesh in separate coffins for burial have also circulated online, but the details should not be treated as confirmed without reliable reporting.
Case Raises Questions About Transparency
The executions have renewed attention on Saudi Arabia’s use of the death penalty and the importance of transparency in criminal proceedings involving foreign nationals.
For Bangladesh, the immediate priority is to obtain an official explanation of the case and establish whether appropriate diplomatic procedures were followed.
Until further information is released, the confirmed facts remain limited: two Bangladeshi nationals were executed in the Mecca region after being convicted of an alleged indecent act inside a mosque.
The widely shared story about a newlywed couple being executed for a simple forehead kiss remains unverified, underscoring the importance of separating official information from claims circulating on social media.
