Bhola,May 3 : Two farmers were killed by lightning strike in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola.
The deceased have been identified as Md Shahe Alam and Alauddin Bepari.Noore Alam Master, president of the local Aslampur Union Awami League told UNB that lightning left Alauddin dead on the spot when he was collecting cotton from trees at around 1:30 pm Monday.
On the other hand, Chairman of Hazariganj Union Md. Selim Hawlader said Shah Alam was struck by lightning while harvesting paddy. He was rushed into a local medical facility by the locals where the on duty doctor declared him dead, reports UNB.