Bhola: One fisherman was killed and two others were injured by a lightning strike early today while they were catching fish in the Meghna River in Tajumoddin upazila of the district. The deceased was identified as Md. Taher Majhi, 40, a resident of Baliyakanda village in Tajumoddin upazila of Bhola district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Officer-in-charge of Tajumoddin thana, Md. Mohabbat Khan, stated that three fishermen were struck by lightning during their fishing activities in the Meghna River. Taher Majhi died on the spot, while the other two fishermen sustained injuries.