, April 27 -- Bangladesh has urged the United States to ensure the safety and security of Bangladeshi citizens and students staying there, following the killing of two Bangladeshi students.

"The Embassy is in regular contact with the US Department of State and has requested that the safety of Bangladeshi students and Bangladeshis living in the United States be ensured," the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington said on Sunday.

The Embassy is also maintaining communication with mainstream media outlets in the United States.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) is also in close contact with relevant US agencies regarding the matter.

The government has expressed deep condolences over the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring ju...