Habiganj, Feb 23 (UNB) – A worker was killed and five others were injured after they were buried under sand during illegal sand mining in the sadar upazila’s Gorurbazar area on Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Jony Mia, 22, son of Taiab Ali, resident of sadar upazila’s Richi village.
The injured said they were extracting sand from Khoai River in the morning when a large amount of sand slid down and buried them.
Locals rescued the injured and took them to Habiganj Sadar Modern Hospital where Jony succumbed to his injuries.