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Bagerhat: Two brothers were tragically killed by a lightning strike while working in a field in Bagerhat.
The incident occurred around 12:00 noon on Wednesday (September 2) in the Uttar Char area of Morelganj upazila. ASI Jhontu of the Mohishpura Police Outpost in Morelganj confirmed the incident.
According to reports, the two brothers were sowing seeds in a field in Uttar Char of Mohishpura under Hoglabasha Union of the upazila when lightning struck them, killing both on the spot.
The deceased were identified as Bidhan Bashar, 62, and Manik Bashar, 40. Bidhan is survived by his wife and two sons, while Manik is survived by a son and a daughter.
Morelganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Shahidullah said, “Police have been sent to the scene.”
