KHULNA, Sept 10: Three construction workers died today in a fall to the ground from a 10 storied income tax building in front of Boyra Women College under Sonadanga Police Station in the city.
The deceased were identified as Md Ashraful, 25, son of Sheikh Babar Ali of Moddhadanga Daulatpur area in Khulna city, Md Rabbi, 20, son of Fazlu Haque, residence of Fulbari village under Debiganj upazila and Md Mamun, 20, son of late Haider Ali, residence of Boda upazila in Panchagar.
Locals and police said, the incident occurred around 8:30am today when the iron rod construction workers were centering at the top of 10 storied income tax building. Suddenly, they fell down on the ground after the bamboo loft broke down. They were rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) where duty doctor declared them dead.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sonadanga Police Station Md Waheduzzaman said, the accident took place when construction works were centering iron rod of the income tax building.
The three bodies will be handed over to their family members after post mortem examination and completion of all legal procedures, he added.
