# Three Bangladeshi Workers Die in Mauritius

> Three Bangladeshi workers crushed by falling glass sheets at an aluminium factory in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius.
- Title: Three Bangladeshi Workers Die in Mauritius · The Rio Times
- Summary: Three Bangladeshi workers crushed by falling glass sheets at an aluminium factory in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius. Three Bangladeshi workers died after a…
- Keywords: bangladesh, mauritius, plaine-des-papayes, aluminium fabrication, glass sheets, workplace accident, migrant labour, police inquiry, ministry of labour, The Rio Times
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/mauritius-three-bangladeshi-workers-die-plaine-des-papayes
- Author: Rafael Silva Santos
- Published: 2026-11-04T23:10:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bangladesh, mauritius, plaine-des-papayes, aluminium fabrication, glass sheets, workplace accident, migrant labour, police inquiry, ministry of labour, news, world, politics
## Accident Details
Three Bangladeshi workers died while unloading a container at an aluminium fabrication firm in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius.
## What Happened
A crate of glass sheets fell on them as they unloaded a container, crushing the workers.
## Workers Involved
Mohammad Miraz Hossain, 36, Hossain Md Balal, 37, and Sikder Joybayed Islam, 25.
## Location and Time
The accident occurred at an aluminium fabrication company on Mosque Road, Plaine-des-Papayes, northern Mauritius, around 5.55pm local time on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
## Investigation Status
Police have opened an inquiry, but the exact cause of the crate falling remains unknown.
## Ministry of Labour Check
The Ministry of Labour was due to send officers to check safety standards and protective equipment on Thursday morning, 5 November 2026.
## Compensation and Bodies
The employer is expected to pay compensation and cover the return of bodies to Bangladesh if families wish.
## What It Means
The incident highlights workplace safety risks for migrant labourers in Mauritius.
## Key takeaway

Three Bangladeshi workers died after a crate of glass sheets fell on them while unloading a container at an aluminium fabrication firm in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius.