BSS-31 Woman killed in Nor’wester in Gaibandha.

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NOR’WESTER –KILLING- GAIBANDHA

Woman killed in Nor’wester in Gaibandha.

GAIBANDHA, May 07, 2021(BSS): A woman was killed in front of Marcas Mosque of Tablig Jamaat adjacent to Gaibandha Rail station when a nor ’wester lashed the district town this afternoon.

The victim was identified as Rabeya Khatun 50, wife of Kafil Uddin, at Sarkerpara of the district town.

Locals said Rabeya was hit by the nor’ wester which was sweeping over the district town this afternoon while she was returning home from Hawkers’ market purchasing food items.

When she reached Marcas Mosque area, a big branch of an old rain tree, owned by Bangladesh Railway fell on her leaving Rabeya dead on the spot.

Local councilor Rizu Miah confirmed the incident.

BSS/Corr/ SKB/ 2019 hrs .