Saudi Arabia reportedly executes Bangladeshi newlyweds over mosque kiss

Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siri Akhtar, two Bangladeshi nationals honeymooning in Mecca, were reportedly executed in Saudi Arabia after being convicted over an alleged immoral act inside a mosque. Reports circulating on social media and seen by Vanguard said they were accused of kissing on the forehead inside the place of worship. The gesture was reportedly an expression of gratitude to Allah for their marriage. The reports also claimed that their bodies were returned to Bangladesh in two coffins for burial.