A tile worker named Rafiqul Islam died after being struck by lightning while cutting grass in a field in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj district on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Charimuri area of Koyra Union. Rafiqul, son of Dulal Hossain from Charimuri village, was collecting grass for his cattle when sudden rain and lightning struck, killing him on the spot.
Family members said Rafiqul was the only earning member of the household, and his sudden death has left the family in deep grief. Local police confirmed visiting the scene after receiving information about the incident.
The report highlights the vulnerability of rural workers to lightning strikes during seasonal weather changes in the region.