A man was killed by a lightning strike in South Hajipur Majhapara village in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur district on Tuesday night.
The deceased was identified as Ashraful Islam, 27, son of Akbar Ali of the village.
Locals said heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning hit the area around 9 pm.
When Ashraful was collecting tobacco leaves left out to dry in the field lightning struck him, leaving him dead on the spot, said Taraganj police station Officer-in-Charge Ruhul Amin.