United News of Bangladesh

Two workers were killed when a cable of a lift snapped at GPH Ispat, an iron rod manufacturing factory in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram on Sunday, police said. The deceased were identified as Md Rifat, 25, son of Shamsul Haque of Mirsarai upazila and Md Mostafa, 24, son of Rokonuzzaman of Bashbaria area. The incident occurred in the afternoon when the cable of a lift snapped inside the factory, located in the Sultana Mandir area under Kumira Union of the upazila, leaving two workers of the factory injured, said Mojibur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sitakunda Police Station. 9 get life in prison for killing AL leader in Kushtia Later, they were taken to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital where the doctors declared Mostafa dead upon arrival. Rifat was admitted to the hospital’s neurosurgery ward, but he succumbed to his injuries around 2 pm while undergoing treatment. In a statement issued on Sunday, Media Advisor of GPH Ispat Osman Gani Chowdhury said, "We are deeply saddened to inform you that an unexpected and unfortunate accident occurred at around 10:00 AM on 13/04/2025 in the ECR building of GPH Ispat. The accident took place due to the snapping of a hoist, with a lifting capacity of 500 kilograms and designated solely for transporting materials, broke due to overloading. Despite strict regulations allowing only materials to be transported using the hoist, two assistants of the contractor, Nurur Safa, violated the safety protocol and boarded the hoist along with the materials. As a result of the excessive load, the hoist cable snapped, causing the accident and injuries to both workers. Immediately after the incident, GPH Ispat's ambulance transported the injured workers, accompanied by our medical team, to Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Unfortunately, both workers succumbed to their injuries during treatment at the hospital. We at GPH Ispat are deeply grieved by this unfortunate event and extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The sudden loss of two valued team members has cast a deep shadow over the entire GPH family. Safety remains our highest priority, and this irreparable loss has profoundly impacted us. We pray for the departed souls and remain steadfast in our commitment to fully support the affected families during this difficult time."