University of South Florida Doctoral Students Missing

Two doctoral students, Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy, both 27 and from Bangladesh, went missing from the Tampa area on April 16. Zamil Limon was last seen at his residence around 9 a.m., and Nahida S. Bristy was last seen on the University of South Florida Tampa campus around 10 a.m. Their families and friends describe their disappearance as out of character and suspicious, as both were dedicated students with flights booked to Bangladesh for summer break. The University of South Florida Police Department and the United States — Utah County, Utah are investigating, and authorities have appealed to the public for information after exhausting initial leads. There is no information suggesting foul play or immigration issues at this point.