University of South Florida Awards Posthumous Doctoral Degrees to Two Bangladeshi Students
The University of South Florida in the United States has awarded posthumous doctoral degrees to two Bangladeshi students, Jamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Brishti, who were recently killed in a tragic incident.
The honor was conferred during the university’s spring commencement ceremony on Friday (May 8, local time). A representative from the Bangladesh Consulate in Miami received the degrees on behalf of the families.
According to university sources, the recognition was part of the Spring 2026 graduation ceremonies held from Thursday to Sunday, during which nearly 8,000 students graduated. Both Bangladeshi students were also included among the 393 doctoral degree recipients this year.
The ceremony began with a moment of silence in their memory. Additionally, two empty chairs were placed on stage during the doctoral procession as a tribute to the deceased students.
Limon and Brishti went missing on April 16. Eight days later, Limon’s body was recovered on April 24, while Brishti’s remains were identified through forensic testing on April 30.
Authorities arrested Limon’s roommate, Hisham Abughreibeh, in connection with the case. Court documents state that Limon was killed with multiple sharp force injuries, and the suspect has been charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder.
