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Man killed, wife hurt by lightning strike in B'baria
Greenwatch Desk
Disasters
2025-10-02, 9:14pm
A man was killed and his wife seriously injured after being struck by lightning in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria on Thursday afternoon.
The incident took place at their home in Moktarampur Kandapara village while they were working outside.
The deceased was identified as Nazr Ali Mia, 50.
Locals rushed them to Salimganj Oliur Rahman General Hospital, where doctors declared Nazr Ali dead.
His wife received initial treatment and was sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced care. Doctors said her condition is critical, reports UNB.
Witnesses said the couple fell to the ground immediately after the lightning struck.
The sudden tragedy has left the local community in mourning.