Bangladesh missions hold discussions with US agencies over killing of students
It said there are currently constraints in transporting the body from Tampa via Dubai.
Bangladesh missions in Washington and Miami have been in close contact with US authorities since two Bangladeshi students were reported missing in Florida, the foreign ministry said on Sunday.
In a press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC and the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Miami have been coordinating with relevant US agencies, university officials and investigators following the incident.
The students were identified as Jamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Brishti, both enrolled at the University of South Florida.
According to the statement, the body of Jamil Ahmed Limon has been recovered. The Bangladesh Consulate in Miami is working with local funeral authorities and other agencies to repatriate his remains to Bangladesh as soon as possible.
However, transporting the body from Tampa via Dubai currently faces constraints, leading authorities to explore alternative routes.
The ministry added that the embassy remains in regular contact with US authorities to gather further information regarding Nahida Sultana Brishti.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office informed the Bangladesh mission that a suspect linked to the case has been detained and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. As the investigation is ongoing, no additional details have been disclosed, though officials said future developments would be communicated directly to the victims’ families.
The government expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice through close cooperation with all relevant authorities.
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