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USF Police Exclude ICE in Disappearance of Bangladeshi Doctoral Students

4/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

USF police ruled out Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in the disappearance of two Bangladeshi doctoral students.
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy vanished in Tampa on April 16, with Limon leaving his Avalon Heights Boulevard apartment around 9 a.m., Bristy disappearing from the Natural & Environmental Sciences Building near 10 a.m., and both phones off.
Limon’s brother Zubaer Ahmed called his sibling responsible and punctual and asked the public for help locating them.

History

Historical Context

Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan in 1971, leading to significant migration, with over 20,000 Bangladeshi students currently studying in the U.S. Recent incidents, including the disappearances of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, underscore ongoing safety concerns for international students. This situation may prompt universities and law enforcement to enhance support systems for foreign students, ensuring their security in the U.S.

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Story summary

USF police ruled out Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in the disappearance of two Bangladeshi doctoral students.
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy vanished in Tampa on April 16, with Limon leaving his Avalon Heights Boulevard apartment around 9 a.m., Bristy disappearing from the Natural & Environmental Sciences Building near 10 a.m., and both phones off.
Limon’s brother Zubaer Ahmed called his sibling responsible and punctual and asked the public for help locating them.

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