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Bangladesh protests Saudi execution of two citizens without prior notification
Dhaka has lodged a formal complaint after Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly committing an indecent act inside a mosque, saying it was not informed of the proceedings beforehand.
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Bangladesh's government expressed strong displeasure over Saudi Arabia's execution of two of its citizens last week, stating it had received no advance notice of the capital punishment despite maintaining diplomatic channels with the kingdom.
Saudi authorities carried out the executions on charges related to an alleged indecent act committed within a mosque. The incident has raised concerns in Dhaka about the treatment of Bangladeshi nationals abroad and the handling of consular notification protocols.
The Bangladeshi government has indicated it will pursue the matter through official diplomatic channels. The case highlights ongoing tensions around the execution of foreign nationals in Saudi Arabia, where capital punishment remains in wide use under the kingdom's interpretation of Islamic law.
Thousands of Bangladeshi workers remain employed in Saudi Arabia, making the country a significant source of remittances for the South Asian nation. The incident is likely to intensify discussions within Bangladesh about safeguarding citizens working in the Gulf region.