State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday said Dhaka expects those responsible for the brutal killing of two Bangladeshi students in Florida to be brought to justice through a proper investigation.
She said the incident was extremely tragic.
She added that the body of the young man has been recovered, while the body of the young woman has not yet been found.
She made the remarks while speaking to journalists at the Foreign Ministry in Dhaka.
Bangladeshi PhD students Jamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Brishti of the University of South Florida (USF) were allegedly killed by another former USF student.
The state minister said Bangladesh is maintaining close contact with its mission in Washington, the US State Department, the FBI and other relevant agencies over the incident.
Shama Obaed said she had spoken with both families and assured them of full assistance from the government.
On the repatriation of Limon’s body, she said it will be brought home as soon as possible after autopsy and other legal formalities.
She added that the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare is assisting in the process, and support will also be provided in the other case.
She expressed hope that US authorities will conduct a full investigation and ensure justice for the killings.
Responding to another question, she said Bangladesh expects its vessels, including MV Banglar Joyjatra, to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz.
On her recent Africa visit, the state minister said Bangladesh may explore future energy cooperation with Senegal and Angola.
She added that communication with those countries will be strengthened.
