Mr. Md. Anwar Hossain was appointed Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporter Association (BGMEA), the leading association for the country's garment industry on October 20, 2024.

He entered the administration cadre through the 15th BCS in 1995, beginning his career as Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate in the Dhaka Collectorate. He has also served in the Ministry of Public Administration and held various civil service positions.

Since 2017, Mr. Hossain has been actively involved in ensuring the smooth and sustainable graduation of Bangladesh from the LDC category. He has expertise in public policy and economic analysis, macroeconomic management, project management, and procurement and supply chain management.
 
He earned first-class honors in both his bachelor's and master's degree programs in economics from Dhaka University. Additionally, he holds a master's degree with distinction in development economics from Williams College.