Three workers die falling off Khulna building

KHULNA, Nov 20 (UNB): Three construction workers were killed after falling off an under-construction building in Khalishpur area of the city on Tuesday.

The deceased were identified as Nur-e-Alam, 18, son of Nurul Islam, Sayem, 20, son of Mofizul Islam, and Md Ramdan, 35, son of Rahim Uddin, hailing from Nilphamari district.

Witnesses said the three workers suddenly slipped off the 3rd floor of the under-construction building while working, and were critically injured.

They were taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital where doctors declared them dead, said Dr Deepbindu Sarkar of the hospital.

Sonali Sen, additional deputy commissioner of Khulna Metropolitan Police, said police visited the spot and the bodies were sent to the morgue.