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Tragic Deaths of USF Students Linked to Roommate's Arrest in El Paso

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Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27-year-old doctoral students from Bangladesh, were reported missing on April 17 after last being seen on April 16 near the University of South Florida. Limon's body was discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge, while Bristy remains unaccounted for. Authorities have charged Limon's roommate with their murders, causing distress among their families and friends, both locally and in Bangladesh. The case has raised concerns about the safety of international students in the U.S., as both were part of a record number of Bangladeshi students pursuing education abroad. Their families are seeking answers and justice in this heartbreaking situation.

Key Details: • Limon and Bristy were last seen on April 16, 2024. • Limon's body was found on April 21, 2024; Bristy is still missing. • Both students were part of a record 17,000 Bangladeshi students in the U.S. • Authorities believe Bristy may also be deceased based on evidence found.

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BangladeshTampaZamil LimonNahida BristyUniversity of South FloridaHillsborough County Sheriff's OfficeZubaer AhmedZahid HasanOmer HossainMohammad IsmailBangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyNoakhali Science and Technology University

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