JHENAIDAH, Mar 28, 2026 (BSS) - Two farmers were killed and four others injured in a lightning strike in Shailkupa upazila of the district today. The deceased were identified as Samir Biswas, 40, son of Sushil Biswas and Apu Biswas, 22, son of Prakash Biswas. Both were residents of Kharibaria village in the upazila. According to local sources, the incident occurred around 12 pm while a group of farmers were harvesting onions in a field of Kharibaria village. Among them, Ranjit Master, 63, has been admitted to Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex, where he is currently receiving treatment.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 28, 2026 09:24 UTC