A farmer named Abdul Hamid, aged 48, died after being struck by lightning in Tarash upazila of Sirajganj on Sunday. He was the son of the late Abdul Gafur from Betrasin village under Madhainagar Union. According to local sources, Hamid went to harvest Boro paddy in the eastern field of the village in the morning. Around 4:30 p.m., dark clouds gathered and rain with thunder began. A lightning bolt struck him directly, killing him on the spot.
Local union parishad member Abdul Jalil confirmed the incident, stating that the death occurred while Hamid was working in the field. The sudden death has cast a shadow of grief over the area. Residents have emphasized the need to raise awareness among farmers about avoiding fieldwork during thunderstorms to ensure their safety.
The incident highlights the recurring risk faced by agricultural workers during the storm season and the importance of community-level safety awareness.
তাড়াশ (সিরাজগঞ্জ) প্রতিনিধি প্রকাশ : ২৬ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৮: ৫০আপডেট : ২৬ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৯: ০২ সিরাজগঞ্জের তাড়াশ উপজেলায় বজ্রপাতে আব্দুল হামিদ (৪৮) নামে এক কৃষি শ্রমিকের মৃত্যু হয়েছে। তিনি উপজেলার মাধাইনগর ইউনিয়নের বেত্রাশীন গ্রামের মৃত আব্দুল গফুরের ছেলে
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