Attack on Asaduzzaman Noor at Hospital

Staff Correspondent

Former minister and Renowned Actor, Asaduzzaman Noor, was attacked at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital on Saturday afternoon.

Eyewitnesses reported that Noor was brought to the hospital by prison authorities for medical treatment. During this time, a group claiming to be injured in the July-August protests launched the attack on him. The situation was brought under control with the intervention of hospital authorities.

A senior hospital official confirmed the incident, stating, “We are aware of what happened. The prison authorities were present during the attack. We are taking steps to ensure such incidents do not occur again and are focusing on ensuring proper medical care for him.”

Asaduzzaman Noor, a member of the Awami League, represented Nilphamari-2 in parliament since 2001. He was elected MP in the 12th National Parliamentary Election and served as the Minister for Cultural Affairs from January 13, 2014, to January 7, 2019.

Following the fall of the Awami League government, Noor was arrested and sent to prison on September 16 from the capital’s Bailey Road.