In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh saw the tragic loss of 422 workers’ lives across 373 workplace accidents, according to a report by the Safety and Rights Society (SRS), a non-government organization. This figure shows a slight decrease compared to the same period in 2024, when 475 workers died in 420 accidents.
The data, collected from reports published in 26 national and local newspapers, reveals the transportation sector as the deadliest, with 207 fatalities. The service sector accounts for 65 deaths, followed by agriculture and construction with 59 each, and manufacturing and industrial sectors with 32.
Road accidents are the leading cause of worker deaths, responsible for 267 of the fatalities. Other significant causes include lightning strikes (56 deaths), electrocution (40), falls from height (23), fires or explosions (12), being struck by falling objects (9), wall or earth collapses (8), drowning (5), toxic gas inhalation (1), and other causes.
The survey highlights key factors behind these fatalities, such as structural flaws, hazardous machinery, technical failures, unregulated transportation, unsafe drivers, lack of safety training, inadequate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and employer negligence. The report underscores the urgent need for improved safety measures across all sectors to prevent further tragedies.
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