Bangladeshi student body returned; US investigation ongoing continues
The government today received the mortal remains of slain Bangladeshi student Jamil Ahmed Limon at Dhaka airport as authorities said diplomatic efforts were continuing to ensure a proper investigation and justice over the killings in the United States.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on behalf of the government received Limon’s body at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8:40am and handed it over to the victim’s family members who were present at the airport.
The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment extended overall support in receiving and handing over the body, according to an official release.
While handing over the body, the state minister said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been maintaining regular communication with the United States government to ensure a proper investigation into the tragic killings and bring those responsible to justice.
She expressed hope that the US authorities would complete a fair and thorough investigation and ensure appropriate punishment for those found responsible.
Shama also assured the families of the two deceased students of the government’s continued support in line with directives from the Prime Minister.
Limon, a student of University of South Florida, was among two Bangladeshi students killed in Tampa in a tragic incident that shocked expatriate Bangladeshis and the academic community.
His body was flown to Bangladesh from Orlando International Airport on May 2 under the supervision of officials from the Bangladesh Consulate General in Miami.
Meanwhile, after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the identification of the body of another victim, Nahida Sultana Bristy on May 1, the Bangladesh Consulate in Miami initiated repatriation procedures with the consent of her family.
Officials said Bristy’s body is currently under the care of a funeral home and efforts are underway to send it to Bangladesh on May 7.
Her funeral prayer is scheduled to be held on May 6 with the participation of Bangladeshi expatriates in Florida.
Bangladesh Consulate General in Miami and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, D.C. are jointly coordinating the repatriation process
