Three Bangladeshi Workers Crushed to Death at Plaine-des-Papayes Site
The Pastorale des Migrants has expressed solidarity with the families of three Bangladeshi workers killed in a workplace accident on 4 November in northern Mauritius.
Three Bangladeshi migrant workers lost their lives on 4 November in a fatal workplace accident at Plaine-des-Papayes, a locality in the north of Mauritius. The victims were Mohammad Hossain Miraz, aged 36, Hossain MD Balal, aged 37, and Sikder Jobayed Islam, aged 25. All three were crushed to death after heavy crates fell on them at the worksite.
Following the tragedy, the Pastorale des Migrants, a Catholic Church organisation in Mauritius that provides pastoral support and advocacy for migrant workers and their families, issued a statement expressing its deep solidarity with the families of the three men.
Mauritius has become increasingly reliant on foreign labour, particularly from Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Madagascar, to fill gaps in sectors such as construction, manufacturing and agriculture. Tens of thousands of migrant workers are currently employed on the island, often in physically demanding and sometimes hazardous roles.
Workplace safety in sectors employing migrant labour has been a recurring concern for civil society groups and worker advocacy organisations in Mauritius. Accidents involving foreign workers can be especially difficult to manage given language barriers, workers' limited knowledge of their rights, and the complexity of coordinating with families based abroad.
The Pastorale des Migrants operates under the Diocese of Port Louis and has long worked to ensure that migrant workers in Mauritius receive spiritual support, legal guidance and humane treatment. The organisation often steps in to assist families when migrant workers are involved in accidents, face exploitation or encounter difficulties with repatriation.
What this means: This tragedy highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrant workers in Mauritius, particularly in physically intensive industries. While Mauritius depends heavily on foreign labour to sustain economic activity, advocacy groups continue to call for stronger enforcement of occupational health and safety standards and better support structures for workers who are far from home and often unfamiliar with local systems. The deaths of these three young men serve as a reminder of the human cost behind Mauritius's labour model, and the need for accountability when workplace accidents occur.
Source: Le Defi Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pastorale des Migrants in Mauritius?β
The Pastorale des Migrants is a Catholic Church organisation operating under the Diocese of Port Louis. It provides pastoral care, legal guidance and advocacy for migrant workers living and working in Mauritius, helping them navigate issues such as workers' rights, workplace accidents and repatriation.
How many foreign workers are employed in Mauritius?β
Mauritius employs tens of thousands of migrant workers, with estimates regularly exceeding 50,000. They come primarily from Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Madagascar and work in sectors including construction, manufacturing, agriculture and hospitality.
What are the rights of migrant workers in Mauritius if they are injured or killed at work?β
Migrant workers in Mauritius are covered by the Workers' Rights Act and are entitled to compensation in cases of workplace injury or death. Employers are legally required to hold valid insurance. Organisations such as the Pastorale des Migrants can assist families in navigating claims and repatriation procedures.
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