Sumanganj: A minor girl was killed and at least 25 people were injured as Kalboishakhi swept through 10 villages in Biswambharpur upazila of Sunamganj on early Friday, reports UNB.

The deceased is Tanzina Begum, 11, daughter of Fazar Ali, a resident of Jagannathpur village.

Locals said Tanzina died on the spot as the roof of her house collapsed on her during the violent storm at about 1:00am.

Thousands of houses, croplands were damaged and many trees uprooted as the storm lashed Palash, Alipur, Jagannathpur, Chanban, Aktapara, Bhadertek, Mathurkandi, Masimpur, Dhanpur and Shalukabad villages.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Sumanganj Manjur M Shahriar visited the spot after the storm and assured the victims of necessary help on behalf of the government.