Man killed in Shariatpur lightning strike

BSS
Published On: 30 Apr 2026, 18:13

SHARIATPUR, April 30, 2026 (BSS0 - A man was killed after being struck by lightning in Maijpara area of Japsa union under Naria upazila of the district on Thursday.

The deceased was Rajib Sheikh, 32, a resident of the same area. 

A sudden lightning strike hit Rajib while he was catching fish in the Kirtinasha river near his house during rain. Rajib died at the scene.

The upazila administration provided financial assistance of Taka 25,000 to the victim family.

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