construction

Dhaka sees changing skyline indicative of growing economic strength

Even though high-rises are mostly Dhaka centric, they reflect an overall economic strength of the country, according to experts

Making workplace safe for construction workers

Safety precautions in construction sites are frequently ignored in Bangladesh

When death is built into the system

Why is workplace safety in construction jobs still a farce?

Savar Tannery Zone / CETP must be ready within 4 weeks: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the authorities to complete the construction of all relevant structures, including the central effluent

Safety in Construction Sector: Set your own rules

Recruitment of workers through informal process, poor government monitoring system and lack of awareness among workers and contractors are among the major barriers to ensuring safety at the construction sector, experts say.

Bamboo in Construction: Engr, contractor to be charged

The Anti-Corruption Commission is going to file a charge sheet against a sub-assistant engineer of the Department of Public Health Engineering and two others in the case filed for using bamboo sticks instead of iron rods in the construction of Meghdomor Government Primary School in Gaibandha.

5 Bangladeshis trapped under debris in Malaysia

At least five Bangladeshi workers are trapped under rubbles after the fourth floor of an under construction building collapsed in Malaysia.

30% work of Padma Bridge done: minister

Around 30 percent of the construction work of the Padma multipurpose bridge has been completed so far and work is on to complete the mega project on time, the road transport and bridges minister has told the parliament.

Moghbazar Flyover / Worker dies as iron rod falls on him

A construction worker was killed yesterday after an iron rod fell off Moghbazar-Malibagh flyover and hit his head in the capital's Eskaton.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Dhaka sees changing skyline indicative of growing economic strength

Even though high-rises are mostly Dhaka centric, they reflect an overall economic strength of the country, according to experts

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

Making workplace safe for construction workers

Safety precautions in construction sites are frequently ignored in Bangladesh

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

When death is built into the system

Why is workplace safety in construction jobs still a farce?

October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017

CETP must be ready within 4 weeks: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the authorities to complete the construction of all relevant structures, including the central effluent

August 20, 2017
August 20, 2017

Safety in Construction Sector: Set your own rules

Recruitment of workers through informal process, poor government monitoring system and lack of awareness among workers and contractors are among the major barriers to ensuring safety at the construction sector, experts say.

July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017

Bamboo in Construction: Engr, contractor to be charged

The Anti-Corruption Commission is going to file a charge sheet against a sub-assistant engineer of the Department of Public Health Engineering and two others in the case filed for using bamboo sticks instead of iron rods in the construction of Meghdomor Government Primary School in Gaibandha.

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

5 Bangladeshis trapped under debris in Malaysia

At least five Bangladeshi workers are trapped under rubbles after the fourth floor of an under construction building collapsed in Malaysia.

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

30% work of Padma Bridge done: minister

Around 30 percent of the construction work of the Padma multipurpose bridge has been completed so far and work is on to complete the mega project on time, the road transport and bridges minister has told the parliament.

March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016

Public safety ignored

Construction of the massive 8.7km Moghbazar-Mouchak flyover in the capital without adequate safety measures is putting the workers' lives and public safety in great danger, said experts.

March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016

Worker dies as iron rod falls on him

A construction worker was killed yesterday after an iron rod fell off Moghbazar-Malibagh flyover and hit his head in the capital's Eskaton.

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