Bangladesh has expressed dissatisfaction over the execution of two of its citizens in Saudi Arabia following allegations of criminal offences, citing lapses in information-sharing and diplomatic communication over the execution of the Bangladeshi national Nazrul Islam.
Because the sentences had already been carried out, he added that compensation was no longer possible.
He described the executions as disappointing and said both sides were holding discussions to examine the shortcomings.
Nazrul’s father, Abdul Basir, borrowed Tk 7 lakh to send his eldest son to Saudi Arabia in the hope of improving the family’s financial circumstances, according to The Daily Star. Nazrul left Bangladesh on November 10, 2022, and worked as a cleaner in the Kingdom. His family said they learned through media reports that he had been executed in Makkah on October 14, after spending approximately three years and three months in detention.
We have sought an explanation from Saudi Arabia to find out why this gap occurred,” Kobir said. If he was executed without just cause, I want justice,” Basir said. Brahmanbaria Deputy Commissioner Md Abu Sayeed told The Daily Star that the administration had not received an application from the family or instructions regarding the matter. He said authorities would provide assistance under the applicable rules if the body were brought back to Bangladesh.
“Bangladesh has a good and deep relationship with Saudi Arabia , particularly at the level of our Prime Minister. Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are both signatories to the Geneva Conventions. There was a gap in information-sharing in this incident. “The creditors are now pressuring me to repay the debt. I want my son’s body brought back home. Following reports of the executions of the two Bangladeshi nationals, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted the Saudi Embassy in Dhaka.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Monday that the Bangladeshi government had sought a detailed explanation from Saudi authorities regarding the executions and was examining where the communication process had fallen short, according to Prothom Alo. On Sunday, Bangladesh summoned Saudi Ambassador Abdullah bin Zafer H Bin Abiyah to seek clarification. (ANI)
