Published on 12:00 AM, April 11, 2018

Bangladeshi workers killed in Malaysia

At least three Bangladeshi construction workers, were killed when a lift of an under-construction site fell on them at Johor Bahru Forest City in Malaysia on Monday. 

The deceased were identified as Tariqul Islam Torik, 32, son of Aynal Haque of Dhannokhola village in Benapole, Azmin Hossain, 26, son of Abu Taleb of Shaymolgasi village in Sharsha upazila in Jessore, and Salauddin, 42, son of Nurul Haque of Podeulia village in Jhikargacha upazila in Jessore.

Relatives said a lift from the 32th floor of a 50-storey under-construction building of TOIC Company fell on the trio killing them on spot.

Sharsha Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Pulok Kumar Mandal said they were trying to bring back the bodies as soon as possible.