Two USF Doctoral Students From Bangladesh Reported Missing In Tampa
Two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh were reported missing in Tampa. The students are doctoral candidates from Bangladesh at the University of South Florida, according to family and media reports. Their family told Fox News the disappearance was "very suspicious" and "unusual." Authorities have not released a detailed public timeline or an announced motive for their disappearance.
Fox News was among the first outlets to report the case and provided few new public facts beyond the family's statement. Local law enforcement and the University of South Florida can provide updates as the investigation continues, and anyone with information should contact authorities.
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- Both missing students are 27-year-old USF doctoral candidates from Bangladesh, identified as Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy
- Limon was last seen at his Tampa home around 9 a.m. and Bristy at the USF Tampa NES Building around 10 a.m. on April 16
- A family friend reported them missing on April 17, they are now in state and national missing persons databases, and USF police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are investigating
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