As many as 389 workers lost their lives in 287 workplace accidents across Bangladesh from January to June, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2022. Last year, 333 workers were killed in 241 workplace accidents nationwide in six months. The analysis of the survey data revealed that the transport sector accounted for the highest number of worker fatalities, with 128 individuals losing their lives. In the transport sector, the unregulated transport system, law enforcement obstructions, reckless driving, and incompetent drivers were identified as the main causes. During the release of the survey data, SRS Executive Director Sekender Ali Mina emphasized the urgent need for measures to control workplace accidents.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 03, 2023 23:44 UTC