MOHAMMAD MOINUDDIN
By Mohammad Moinuddin,Chattogram Correspondent
Publication Date: 28 October, 2026
A 35-year-old farmer, Mohammad Yunus, died after being struck by lightning while working in a banana garden in Padua Union of southern Rangunia, Chattogram. He reportedly died at the scene following the sudden lightning strike. The tragic incident has cast a pall of grief over his family and the local community.
According to local sources, the deceased Mohammad Yunus was the son of the late Ismail Hossain and a resident of Chenggo area in West Khurushia, Ward No. 6 of Padua Union under Rangunia Upazila. He worked as a farmer and earned his family's livelihood through agricultural activities. His sudden death has left his family facing financial uncertainty, as he was reportedly the sole earning member of the household.
According to local residents, the weather suddenly deteriorated around noon, with dark clouds gathering in the sky and intense lightning striking the area. At that time, Mohammad Yunus was working in a banana garden near his home. Suddenly, a lightning strike hit him, and he died at the scene. The incident left nearby residents shocked. After news of his death spread throughout the area, relatives and neighbours rushed to his home.
Family sources said that Mohammad Yunus left behind two sons and a daughter. The responsibility for supporting the family and ensuring the children's future rested primarily on his shoulders. His sudden death has raised serious concerns about the future of his wife and three children. The atmosphere in the area has been filled with grief as family members and relatives mourn their heartbreaking loss.
Meanwhile, news of the death has spread sorrow throughout West Khurushia. Local residents have expressed their sympathy for the bereaved family. According to local sources, local representatives and prominent community members have also conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the family.
Lightning is a recurring natural hazard in Bangladesh. The risk is particularly high for people working in agricultural fields, fishing, or carrying out other activities in open areas during thunderstorms. When the weather deteriorates, people are advised to seek safe shelter instead of remaining in open fields, gardens, or near water bodies. During thunderstorms, it is important to take shelter inside a safe building and avoid standing beneath tall trees. The death of Mohammad Yunus in Rangunia once again highlights the importance of taking precautions during lightning strikes.
The untimely death of Mohammad Yunus has cast a deep shadow of grief over Chenggo in West Khurushia, Padua Union. Having lost the family's sole earning member, his wife and three children now face an uncertain future. Relatives and neighbours have expressed their condolences and extended their sympathy to the grieving family.
