Staff Reporter :
At least 422 workers lost their lives in 373 workplace accidents under different sectors in Bangladesh between January and June this year, said a report revealed by Safety and Rights Society on Monday. The report also showed that in comparison, during the same period in 2024, 475 workers were killed in 420 such incidents, said a press release issued by the organisation.
SRS, a non-government organisation working on improving workplace safety, health, and labour rights, prepared the report based on reports published in 26 national and local newspapers.
According to the report, the highest number of fatalities occurred in the transport sector, accounting for 207 deaths.
This was followed by service sectors (65 deaths), agriculture (59), construction (59), and manufacturing and industrial sectors (32).
