A 25-year-old man named Enamul Haque died after being struck by lightning while fishing in the Maska Haor area of Kendua upazila, Netrakona. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. Enamul, son of Bokul Mia from Maska village, was seriously injured when lightning struck during sudden rainfall. Locals and family members rescued him and took him to Kendua Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

According to hospital staff, Enamul had already died before reaching the hospital. Kendua Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mehedi Maksud confirmed the incident, stating that the death had been officially recorded and necessary legal procedures were underway.

The unexpected death cast a pall of grief over the local community. Residents and relatives expressed deep sorrow, and the atmosphere in the area became heavy with mourning.