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Two farmers died after being struck by lightning in Dirai upazila of Sunamganj district on Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as Malek Nur of Madhurapur village and Abdun Nur of Rasulpur village in the upazila, as per UNB reports.
Malek fell on the land when a thunderbolt struck on him while working in the haor area in the evening, said Emdad Chowdhury Mintu, a UP member of Bhatipara Union.
Later, he was taken to Sadar Hospital where the doctors declared him dead.
Abdun Nur died on the spot when a streak of lightning hit him while returning to his home amid a storm in the evening, said Ekrar Hossain, chairman of Kulanja Union.