At least three workers were buried alive in a landslide near Kaptai Lake of Rangamati this afternoon.

Bodies of Ankur Ali, 65, Sentu Mia, 40, and Pappu, all hailing from Sunamganj's Dharmapasha upazila, were recovered with the help of local people, our correspondent reports from the spot.

Around 11 workers were digging soil near the lake around 2:00pm when the landslide took place, said Limon Bose, a sub-inspector of Kotwali Police Station.

Locals rescued the other works who were stuck in the mud, the correspondent said adding that they were given primary treatment.

Last reported at 2:15pm, police and rescuers were on the scene.

The bodies were sent to Rangamati General Hospital for autopsy.