At least seventeen people were killed in lightning strikes in Narayanpur area at Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on on Wednesday noon.
The deceased could not be identified immediately. They all were groomsmen.
According to locals said they were killed in strike of a thunderbolt on their way to a wedding ceremony by boat.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Shakib Al Rabbi confirmed the matter to Banglanews.
BDST: 1354 HRS, AUG 4, 2021
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