Shyamnagar: A woman was tragically killed by a lightning strike at approximately 8:30 am today in the Parshwemari area of Gabura Union under Shyamnagar upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the victim, identified as 38-year-old Shahanara Khatun, was the daughter of the late Zaker Ali Molla from Parshwemari village. She leaves behind a two-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter.
Local residents recounted that Shahanara’s mother, Achiya Khatun, had ventured out early in the morning to catch fish in a nearby enclosure. Observing ominous clouds gathering, Shahanara went to escort her mother back home. Tragically, while they were returning, Shahanara was struck by lightning and died instantly, while her mother remained unharmed.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) Khaledur Rahman of Shyamnagar Police Station confirmed the incident.