Amid widespread protest in the United States and Bangladesh following killing of Bangladesh origin Sayed Faisal, a Cambridge resident and a student of the University of Massachusetts, Boston, the  US Embassy Dhaka support calls for a “through and transparent investigation” into the incident.

A Cambridge police official shot and killed an allegedly armed Faisal on January 4, prompting dozens to protest police brutality and call for transparency at Cambridge City Hall on January 5.

“The US Embassy extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of Sayed Faisal.  We support calls by the local community and government for a thorough and transparent investigation by the District Attorney’s Office,” said the US Embassy Spokesperson Jeff Ridenour on Monday.

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