Construction workers and human rights bodies yesterday urged the government to formulate effective laws immediately for the safety of the labourers who work in high-rise buildings.
While speaking at a discussion tilted "Safety of construction workers: Our responsibility" at Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU), they also recommended the government should launch mobile court drives against those who violate the building code.
Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS) organised the discussion attended by leaders of eight unions of the construction workers and leaders of two human rights bodies.
Abdur Razzaque, a construction worker, said, "We do not want to get an amount of money as compensation from the owners after our death. Rather, we want to work in a safe condition".
The workers' leaders said the owners of the buildings should be held responsible for any casualties of the workers unless they ensure all safety measures for the labourers.
BILS General Secretary Dr Wajedul Islam Khan and Sramik Nirapatta Forum Convener Hamida Hossain took part in the discussion with BILS Chairman Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siraj in the chair.
Source : The Daily Star
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