Bangladesh yet to receive Saudi response on execution of two nationals
The Bangladeshi government is seeking clarification from Saudi Arabia regarding the execution of two of its nationals in Makkah. The executions were carried out without prior notification to Bangladeshi diplomatic authorities, prompting a formal request for case details.
Why it matters
The incident impacts diplomatic relations and migrant worker welfare, a critical economic issue for Bangladesh given the large number of citizens working in Saudi Arabia.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: File 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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