Two people, including a woman, were killed and two others injured in separate lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj Sadar and Shibganj upazilas on Friday evening. The incidents occurred during rainfall accompanied by thunder. One victim was struck while collecting mangoes in a garden, and the other while harvesting paddy. The injured were taken to the district hospital for treatment.

The deceased were identified as Manowara Begum, wife of Mainul Islam Bishu of Gidhnipara in Sadar upazila, and Abdul Malek, son of the late Mohbul Islam of Chhalokipara village in Shibganj upazila. According to local administrative officer Tanzimul Islam, Manowara Begum was injured by lightning while collecting mangoes during the storm and died on the way to the hospital. Abdul Malek died in a separate incident while working in a paddy field during the rain.

Authorities confirmed both deaths and said the injured victims are receiving medical care at the district hospital.