Dhaka, May 6 -- A farmer was killed in a lightning strike at Atpara upazila of Netrokona district on Saturday.

The deceased was identified as Delwar Mia (35), son of Feroz Mia, resident of the same area, according to a private television channel.

Mohammad Tawhidur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Atpara police station, said a thunderbolt struck the farmer while he was harvesting paddy at Shormushia Haor in the upazila.

Later, Delwar Mia was taken to the local health complex where duty doctor declared him dead.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Financial Express....