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Bangladeshi family awaits confirmation after Saudi Arabia reportedly executes woman

Rahul VermaSource: indianexpress.com

Tuesday, October 20, 2026Updated 5d ago

Bangladeshi family awaits confirmation after Saudi Arabia reportedly executes womanSource: indianexpress.com

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A family in Bangladesh's Tangail is awaiting official confirmation after reports emerged that Saudi Arabia executed Bangladeshi national Siti Akhtar. Saudi authorities said she and another Bangladeshi man were executed in Mecca on October 14 after a court convicted them of committing indecent acts in a mosque.

Siti had previously told her father she was framed after an argument. Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry confirmed two citizens were executed but has yet to officially verify their identities.

The Indian Air Force's 'Wings Over Ganga' air show kicked off on October 22, featuring 100 aircraft, including 52 fighter jets, and 32 helicopters. The three-day event, scheduled for October 22-25, marks the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries. The air show aims to showcase the country's military capabilities and inspire young people to consider a career in the armed forces.

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