Asaduzzaman Noor
Asaduzzaman Noor (born 31 October 1946) is a Bangladeshi actor, politician and activist. He has been a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Nilphamari-2 constituency since 2001 and served as the Cultural Affairs Minister during 2014–2019.
Asaduzzaman Noor | |
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আসাদুজ্জামান নূর | |
Noor in Gwangju, South Korea (Oct 2014) | |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Nilphamari-2 | |
| Assumed office 10 October 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Ahsan Ahmed |
| Minister of Cultural Affairs | |
| In office 13 January 2014 – 7 January 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Hasanul Haq Inu |
| Succeeded by | K. M. Khalid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 October 1946 Jalpaiguri, Bengal Province, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse | Shaheen Akhter |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Actor, cultural activist, politician, reciter |
Noor worked as an actor in theatre, film and television productions. He is best known for his role as Baker Bhai in the television series Kothao Keu Nei. His other notable television works include Ei Shob Din Ratri, Aaj Robibar, Ayomoy, Bohubrihi and Nokkhotrer Raat. His notable films are Shonkhonil Karagar (1992) and Aguner Poroshmoni (1994).
In 2018, Noor was awarded the Independence Day Award, the highest civilian state award in Bangladesh, by the Government of Bangladesh.
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