A fisherman was killed by lightning while fishing in the Dhanua River of Khaliajuri upazila in Netrakona on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. near the ferry ghat area of Jagannathpur, according to Khaliajuri Police Station Officer-in-Charge Nasir Uddin. The deceased was identified as Abdul Motaleb, 55, a resident of Bagber village in Maizpara union under Ishwarganj upazila of Mymensingh.

Local sources said Motaleb and two others had traveled by autorickshaw from their home area to the Dhanua River for fishing. They began fishing with rods at Godaraghata in Jagannathpur when rain and lightning suddenly started. Motaleb was struck by lightning and died on the spot. Police said necessary legal procedures are being carried out regarding the incident.

Authorities have not reported any further casualties or property damage from the lightning strike.