DHAKA: Bangladesh Occupational Safety and Health and Environment Foundation (OSHE) said that as many as 338 workers have been died in three months during discharging professional duties this year.

The organization made the disclosure at a human chain program held in front of National Press Club in city on Thursday (April 28).

Upholding the OSHE survey, the speakers informed the audience that 338 workers died and 159 injured during accidents at workplaces.

OSHE executive director Ripon Chowdhury said that there must be occupational safety and health security for workers at workplaces and this should be responsibility of the owners.

BDST: 1457 HRS, APR 28, 2016
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