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DHAKA, April 26, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh missions in Washington and Miami 
have been maintaining close contact with US authorities since two Bangladeshi 
students were reported missing in Florida, the Foreign Ministry said today.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, 
D.C. and the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Miami have been coordinating 
with relevant US authorities, university officials and investigative agencies 
following the incident.

The two students were identified as Jamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana 
Brishti, both studying at University of South Florida.

According to the statement, the dead body of Jamil Ahmed Limon has been 
recovered. The Bangladesh Consulate in Miami is working with local funeral 
authorities and other agencies to repatriate the body to Bangladesh at the 
earliest possible time.

It said transportation of the body from Tampa via Dubai currently faces 
limitations, prompting efforts to explore alternative routes.

The ministry said the embassy continues regular communication with US 
authorities to obtain further information regarding Nahida Sultana Brishti.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office informed the Bangladesh mission that 
one suspect linked to the incident has been detained and charged with two 
counts of first-degree murder.

As the investigation remains active, the Sheriff's Office has not disclosed 
further details but assured that future steps would be coordinated directly 
with the victims' families.

The government expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and reaffirmed 
its commitment to ensuring justice through close cooperation with all 
concerned authorities.