US embassy calls for probe into killing of Bangladeshi-American in US
The US Embassy in Dhaka has extended its support regarding the demands of Bangladeshi people for the investigation into the killing of a Bangladeshi-American student of University of Massachusetts, Sayed Faisal.
In a statement issued Monday (9 January), the embassy also condoled the death of Sayed Faisal.
"The US Embassy extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr Sayed Faisal. We support calls by the local community and government for a thorough and transparent investigation by the District Attorney's Office," US Embassy Spokesperson Jeff Ridenour said in the statement.
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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.
Earlier in the day, a human chain was formed in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, demanding justice for the killing of the Bangladeshi-American student of University of Massachusetts, Sayed Faisal.
The protest took place just ahead of the visiting US National Security Council's Senior Director for South Asia Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher's scheduled meeting (2:30pm) with Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen at the foreign ministry.
Eileen Laubacher arrived here on Saturday evening and is scheduled to leave Dhaka on Tuesday.
