The US Embassy in Dhaka has extended its condolences to the family and loved ones of Bangladeshi-American student of University of Massachusetts, Sayed Faisal.
US Embassy Spokesperson Jeff Ridenour released a statement in this regard today.
He said they support “calls for a thorough and transparent investigation” by the District Attorney’s Office.
Earlier, a human chain was formed in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, demanding justice for the “killing” of Sayed Faisal.
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The protest took place when US National Security Council’s Senior Director for South Asia Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher is visiting Bangladesh. She had a scheduled meeting with Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen at state guesthouse Padma this afternoon.
The protestors at the human chain shouted: “We want justice.
A Cambridge Police officer shot and killed an allegedly armed Faisal on Wednesday, prompting dozens to protest police brutality and call for transparency at Cambridge City Hall on Thursday.
Journalist and columnist Ajoy Dasgupta described the incident as “very unfortunate” and said that the US police shot dead the Bangladeshi who was not found guilty of any crime.
“We want justice for him,” he said.
Source: United News of Bangladesh