Worker dies falling from building

A construction worker died after falling from the roof of an under construction four-storey building in Shantibagh area of Patuakhali town yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Mohammad Musa, 36, son of Abdur Rashid of Kalikapur area in the town. 

Office in Charge of Sadar police Station Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman said the incident occurred when Musa suddenly lost his balance and slipped from the rooftop of an under construction building around 9:45am.

Locals and fellow workers rescued him and took him to Patuakhali General Hospital, where the doctors declared him dead, he added.