Bangladeshi student killed in US: Limon’s body arrives home, govt assures family of support
Officials said Bristy’s body is currently under the supervision of a funeral home, with arrangements underway to send it to Bangladesh.
The body of Zamil Ahamed Limon, a Bangladeshi student of the University of South Florida murdered in Tampa, arrived in Bangladesh this morning today (4 May).
On behalf of the government, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam received the body at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and handed it over to Limon's family.
The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment provided overall assistance during the handover process.
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While handing over the body, the state minister said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining regular communication with the United States authorities regarding a proper investigation and trial over the killing.
She said, "We hope the United States will complete a proper investigation into this murder and bring those responsible to appropriate punishment."
She also said the government stands beside the families of the two deceased students and, following the prime minister's instructions, assured them of necessary support.
Limon's body started its journey to Bangladesh from Orlando International Airport on the evening of 2 May. Officials from the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Miami were present there and supervised the repatriation process.
Limon's funeral prayers were held after Zuhr on 30 April at the Islamic Society of Tampa Bay Area Mosque.
After the body of another Bangladeshi student of the University of South Florida, Nahida Sultana Bristy, was formally identified by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on 1 May, the Bangladesh consulate in Miami sought consent from her family and requested the Pinellas County Medical Examiner to release the body to a funeral home for repatriation.
Officials said Bristy's body is currently under the supervision of a funeral home, with arrangements underway to send it to Bangladesh.
Her funeral prayers are scheduled to be held on Wednesday (6 May), with participation from members of the Bangladeshi community in the United States.
The funeral home is also trying to secure a flight booking to send her body to Bangladesh on Thursday (7 May).
The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Miami and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC are jointly working on the matter.
