Minor
Lightning Strike
Resolved
3 sources
5 casualties
1 entities
Lightning Strike on Fishing Trawler in Rangabali, Patuakhali, 2 Fishermen Killed
On September 6, 2026, a lightning strike hit a fishing trawler in the Buragauranga estuary near Mayarchar, Rangabali, Patuakhali. Two fishermen (Shakib Sikdar and Imon Khan) were killed, and three other crew members were injured. The injured received medical treatment at Rangabali and Galachipa Upazila Health Complexes.
Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 09:30 pmBuragauranga estuary near Mayarchar, Rangabali, Patuakhali
Involved entities
1 RecordFishing trawler
Vessel
Trawler
Named victims
5 RecordsAll
Dead
Injured
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imon Khan fisherman | 22 · Male | Dead | — |
| Shakib Sikdar fisherman | 23 · Male | Dead | — |
| Nibir Khan fisherman | 18 · Male | Injured hospitalized | — |
| Nipun Howlader fisherman | 18 · Male | Injured hospitalized | — |
| Sumon Khan fisherman | 30 · Male | Injured hospitalized | — |
Imon Khan
Dead
Shakib Sikdar
Dead
Nibir Khan
Injured
hospitalized
Nipun Howlader
Injured
hospitalized
Sumon Khan
Injured
hospitalized
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and visited the homes of the affected fishermen.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
The Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) confirmed that financial assistance will be provided to the victim families according to government policy.
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