Gaibandha: A youth was tragically killed by a lightning strike at Nurpur village under Kamarpara union of Sadullapur upazila in Gaibandha district on Friday evening. The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Sohag Miah, son of Hamidul Miah, who was a resident of the same village.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the incident occurred when Sohag went to a nearby beel (water body) to set a fishing net. Union Parishad Chairman Mahfuzur Rahman, quoting family members, stated that Sohag was struck by lightning on his way back home, resulting in critical injuries.
Local residents acted swiftly, rescuing Sohag and transporting him to the Sadullapur Upazila Health Complex. However, despite their efforts, the on-duty doctor at the health complex declared him dead upon arrival. The incident has left the community in mourning as they grapple with the sudden loss.