Seven farmers have been killed and at least six others injured in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj district after they were struck by lightning.
The incident occurred around 4:30 pm on Thursday in Panchakashi Union’s Matikora area, said Nazrul Islam, chief of Ullapara Police Station.
The names and identities of the victims have yet to be confirmed, reports bdnews24.com.
According to OC Nazrul, 13-14 farmers were working in a field when the lightning struck.
Five died on the spot and another two died on the way to the hospital.
Six to seven others are now receiving treatment at the hospital.