As the number of high-rise buildings in Bangladesh grows at
a geometric rate, lifts, or elevators, have evolved from a luxury feature into
an everyday necessity. But behind this mechanical mode of transport lies
extreme negligence and irresponsibility. The temptation to save a small amount
of money, unskilled workmanship and the use of outdated equipment have turned
lifts in high-rise buildings into moving death traps. The public is paying for
the lack of regular maintenance and the cost-c...