Tarana Halim (born 16 August 1966)[3] is a Bangladeshi politician, former lawyer, television and film actress and playwright.

[7][8] She first came into limelight in 1976 by emerging as the champion in Notun Kuri, a popular children reality show of Bangladesh Television.

[9] Halim got her break-through in acting by working in the TV plays Sneho and Dhakaye Thaki.

[10] Halim served as the general secretary of Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote, a cultural organization.

[11] On March 20, 2009, Halim was elected member of parliament of one of the 45 reserved women seats.