A farmer named Md. Matiur Rahman, aged 65, died after being struck by lightning in Nikli upazila of Kishoreganj on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Borband area of Dubi village under Singpur Union while he was drying paddy around 4 p.m. Local sources confirmed that he was the son of the late Michir Uddin of the same village and died instantly at the scene.

Nikli Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Rehana Majumdar Mukti confirmed the incident and stated that the victim’s family would receive financial assistance from the government. The report did not mention any other injuries or property damage related to the lightning strike.

Authorities are expected to provide the promised support to the bereaved family following the fatal incident.