Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens' execution by Saudi Arabia

Two Bangladeshi nationals, a man and a woman, were executed in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca after being convicted of an unspecified “indecent act” inside a mosque.

Bangladesh says it was not informed of the executions until afterward and has contacted Saudi authorities for details about the case and legal proceedings.

The incident has sparked public concern in Bangladesh, where millions of citizens live and work in Saudi Arabia. The government says it will consider further action, including the repatriation of the bodies, once it receives more information.