Background
He was born on 28 February 1949.
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Education
He completed his Bachelor of Science (honours) in physics, Master of Science from the Dhaka University.
Career
He is the general secretary of the Bangladesher Samyabadi Dal (Marksbadi-Leninbadi) ("Communist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist–Leninist)"). In January 2009, Barua was named Minister of Industries in the cabinet of Sheikh Hasina. He obtained Master of Arts, Diploma in journalism and Bachelor of Laws from the same university.
He was a leader of the East Pakistan Students Union from 1966-1970.
He was the President of the Jubo Federation during 1977-1979. Dilip is one of the architects of 14-party alliance.
He played a vital role in formulation of 31-point reforms of caretaker government and 23-points programs. He led underground life for several times due to political reasons.
Membership
He was a member of the Communist Party since 1969 and elected member of the Dhaka City Committee of the Party in 1972. During his long political career, he was imprisoned in 1969 as the student leader, in 1983 as a member of the Political Bureau.
