Three farmers were killed and three others injured by lightning strikes in Sunamganj district on Monday afternoon, April 27, 2026. The incidents occurred in Sadar and Jamalganj upazilas during a nor'wester storm. The deceased were identified as Jamir Uddin, 46, of Abdullahpur village in Mollapara Union; Jamir Hossain, 40, of Baitakhali village in Gaurarang Union; and Abu Salek, 20, of Rupabali village in Jamalganj upazila.
According to local sources, Jamir Uddin was harvesting paddy in a haor when lightning struck, killing him instantly. Jamir Hossain was heading to open his shop near the Baitakhali river ghat when he was struck and later died at the hospital. Abu Salek was bringing cattle from a field when he was hit by lightning and declared dead after being taken to Sunamganj Sadar Hospital.
A doctor at Sunamganj Sadar Hospital confirmed three deaths from lightning between noon and afternoon. Police said they were verifying details of the incidents.
জেলা প্রতিনিধি, সুনামগঞ্জ প্রকাশ : ২৭ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৯: ৩১ সুনামগঞ্জে বজ্রাঘাতে তিন কৃষকের মৃত্যু হয়েছে। এ সময় আহত হয়েছেন আরও তিন জন। সোমবার (২৭ এপ্রিল) বিকালে সদর ও জামালগঞ্জ উপজেলায় এসব ঘটনা ঘটে। নিহতরা হলেন—সুনামগঞ্জ সদরের মোল্লাপাড়া ইউনিয়নের আব্
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