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Family of lightning strike victims receives Govt. help
FENI, July 23, 2020, (BSS)- Families of two teenagers who were killed in a lightning strike in Bagadana union of Sonagazi upazila of the district were given government assistance of Tk 40,000 today.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Wahiduzzaman handed over checks of Tk 20,000 to each family in the DC conference room.
“Government has provided financial support to stand by them. We hope that this kind of help will boost their mental strength,” said the DC.
Bagadana UP Chairman Kakham Ishaq Khokon and parents of the victims thanked the government and DC for the financial help.
Superintendent of Police Khandaker Nurunnabi, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Overall) Mosha Sumoni Akhter, General Secretary of District Sports Association Amir Hossain Bahar were also present, among others.
Earlier on July 18, Imran Hosen, 13, and Shakib, 12 were killed by a lightning strike at Paikpara near Takiya Bazar in Bagadana Union.
Nahid, 12, son of Joynal Mistry of the same area was injured in the incident.
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