Bangladesh yet to receive Saudi response on execution of two nationals

Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry says man & a woman ​executed for committing ​indecent ⁠acts inside a mosque in Makkah

Saudi Arabia ​has not yet responded to Dhaka's queries ‌about the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals, which was carried out without notifying Bangladeshi authorities, foreign ministry spokesperson ​Shahidul Karim said on Wednesday.

State Minister for ​Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said earlier this ⁠week that Dhaka has sought clarification on ​the circumstances of the executions, which were carried out ​on October 14.

The government has asked for copies of the court verdicts, details about the offences, and an explanation ​of why Bangladesh's diplomatic mission was not informed, ​she added.

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Saudi Arabia is Bangladesh's largest overseas labour market and ‌home ⁠to an estimated 3.5 million Bangladeshi workers who send home major remittances, making migrant welfare a key bilateral issue.

The Saudi embassy in Dhaka did ​not immediately respond ​to a ⁠request for comment.

Saudi Arabia's interior ministry said a man and a woman ​were executed after being convicted for committing ​indecent ⁠acts inside a mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi media reported.

Islam said the government ⁠would decide ​on next steps after receiving ​the case details and documents and discussing the matter with ​Saudi authorities.