Chairman
Anwar Group
Mr. Manwar Hossain has succeeded his father, Mr. Al-hajj Anwar Hossain, as the Chairman of Anwar Group, a conglomerate with a legacy of 189 years. Anwar Group with a long history dating back to 1834, has been at the forefront of diversified business ventures. Holding the hands of Mr. Manwar Hossain, the group has expanded into a wide range of sectors, including textiles, building materials, polymers, jute, real estate, furniture and home décor, steel, cement, banks, cement sheet, insurance, non-bank financial institutions, capital market and automobile, among others.
Mr. Manwar Hossain, the eldest son of Al-hajj Anwar Hossain and Bibi Amena, received his education from St. Paul’s School Darjeeling, India, under the tutelage of Hamy Dang, who was once a teacher to the late Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He further pursued his MBA from the University of New Hampshire, USA and joined the family business in 1993. He was elected Vice Chairman of City Bank in 1999. In addition to his role as Chairman of Anwar Group, Mr. Manwar Hossain holds several other prominent positions in the business sector. He is the President of Bangladesh Finance, the President of Bangladesh Steel Manufacturing Association, Director of Modhumoti Bank and a sponsor promoter of BD Securities, BD Capital Holdings and City General Insurance Company.
Manwar Hossain, the visionary leader at the helm of Anwar Group, has propelled the conglomerate to achieve remarkable milestones across various industries. With a legacy that traces back to 1952, when late Al-hajj Anwar Hossain spearheaded the diversification of his family business, the group has established a strong presence in textiles, building materials, jute, real estate, furniture and home décor, banks, insurance, non-bank financial institutions, capital markets, automobiles and more.
Anwar Landmark Ltd. is a notable company in the real estate sector, while the group has been associated with the first private bank in Bangladesh, City Bank Ltd., as well as City General Insurance Company Ltd., Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company Ltd. and Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. Anwar Group has also been active in the trade sector, with companies such as Anwar Import-Export Ltd., Kaba Trading Company and Mala Corporation. The group has also made significant contributions to the agricultural sector with companies such as Anwar Fisheries and Poultry Ltd., Anwar Green Ltd. and Jamilabad Agro-Estate Ltd. Anwar Group’s business activities extend beyond Bangladesh, with international partnerships and operations in countries such as the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Italy, Dubai, Congo, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Myanmar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, India and others. Mr. Manwar Hossain’s extensive business travels have taken him to numerous countries, showcasing the global reach and vision of Anwar Group. Mr. Manwar Hossain is known for his modesty and belief in the importance of expert and experienced professionals in guiding business organizations. Anwar Group has received numerous awards and honors for its outstanding performance in sales and has achieved several corporate milestones including being the first private owned silk mill in Bangladesh, the first company in Bangladesh to achieve ISO 9001 certification for quality management and the first private sector jute spinning mill in the country. As the Chairman of Anwar Group, Mr. Manwar Hossain is committed to continuing the legacy of excellence established by his late father, Al-hajj Anwar Hossain. He envisions further diversification and expansion of the group’s businesses both nationally and internationally, while maintaining a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Mr. Manwar Hossain is actively involved in various philanthropic and charitable initiatives. Anwar Group has contributed to numerous social welfare projects including healthcare, education, disaster relief and poverty alleviation programs. He also serves as a Director of Anwar Girls’ Orphanage, a charitable organization dedicated to the welfare and education of orphaned girls in Bangladesh. With his extensive experience, visionary leadership and commitment to excellence, Mr. Manwar Hossain is poised to lead Anwar Group towards new heights of success, upholding its reputation as one of the leading conglomerates in Bangladesh and beyond.
