Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, a woman, following their conviction for committing an act of sexual immorality inside a mosque in the Holy City of Makkah.
According to the ministry, the two individuals were apprehended by security authorities, investigated, and formally charged before a competent court. Both were found guilty and sentenced to death as a discretionary punishment (Ta’zir), in view of the gravity of their offence and the violation of the sanctity of the mosque.
The ministry stated that the verdict was upheld by the relevant judicial authority and became final, after which a Royal Order was issued for the enforcement of the sentences in accordance with Islamic law.
The executions were carried out on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, corresponding to 3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH, in the Makkah Region.
In its statement, the Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the Saudi government’s commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic Shariah against those who violate the sanctity of mosques and the dignity of others.
The ministry also warned that anyone who commits similar offences would face the punishments prescribed under Islamic law.
Source: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior.
