Six farmers were killed after being struck by lightning while harvesting paddy at haor areas in Tahirpur, Dowarabazar and Chhatak upazilas of Sunamganj on Sunday morning.
Khan Mohammad Moinul Jakir, Officer-in-charge of Chhatak Police Station, said three farmers were killed in a lightning strike while cutting paddy.
The deceased were identified as Mohim Miah of Dever Gaon village, Arash Ali of Borkapon village and Abdus Samad of Charmoholla village, the OC said.
Debdulal Dhar, Officer-in-charge of Dowarabazar Police Station, said Tara Miah of Ranabhumi village and Milon Miah died by lightning strikes while working in Chouddokuri and Kala Dewra haors.
Syed Iftekhar, Officer-in-charge of Tahirpur Police Station, said one farmer named Mukid Miah was killed in a lightning strike while harvesting paddy in Golaghat haor.