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.[12]
Personal life
Halim was married twice. She has two sons from her first marriage. Afterwards she was married to actor Ahmed Rubel. They were also divorced.[13] She has two sons (aged 26 and 35).[13]