Nor'wester lashes Gaibandha: One killed, 45 hurt

Monower Hossain, 55, of Munshipara was electrocuted when he came in contact with a snapped live power line. His son Rana, 23, received severe injuries while he tried to rescue his father.

Over 500 dwelling houses raged to the ground and many fruit bearing trees and electric poles were uprooted resulting in suspension of power supply for 12 hours.

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The affected areas are Falia, Pulbandi, Radha Krishnapur, Laxmipur, Sardertari, Lenga bazaar, Malibari, Kuptala and Madanerpara.

The nor'wester damaged boro crops on a vast tract of land, according to Gaibandha Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO).