Popular actor Nusrat Imrose Tisha has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for Public Diplomacy for a period of two years by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
The announcement was officially declared yesterday, and Ambassador of Korea Lee Yun-young handed over the appointment letter, followed by a reception at the embassy. The selection of a Bangladeshi as an ambassador of public diplomacy is due to the fact that Korea and Bangladesh are celebrating forty years of diplomatic ties.
Appreciating the cooperation and honour bestowed to her by the Embassy,
Tisha expressed: “I’m honoured and excited to promote the culture of the
Republic of Korea to the people of Bangladesh. I will also try my level best to have successful a cultural exchange between the two countries.”
The ambassador of Korea believes that Tisha will be able to work with the embassy closely to enhance mutual understanding and promoting further cultural exchange between the two countries.
The ambassador said: “At the Busan Film Festival in October 2012, ‘Television’ was appreciated by the people. The young talented actor Tisha’s performance in the movie amazed the viewers. For diplomatic cultural exchange, we believe Tisha is the perfect one to promote the culture of Korea to the people of Bangladesh.”
While talking about film Television’s entry at the Oscars, Tisha comments: “I believe that I am blessed with good luck and in recent times. Much good news is coming my way. I feel great that people are acknowledging my efforts and inspiring me in various aspects.”
“The film ‘Television’ was selected for various internationals festival and was highly appreciated by all,” Tisha said. “It is so wonderful that ‘Television’ is representing Bangladesh at the 86th Academy Awards.”


