M Anwar Hossain

Rear Admiral M Anwar Hossain NGP, PCGM, ndc, afwc, psc is currently serving as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel) in Naval Headquarters. Prior to join here, he was Commander of Khulna Naval Area.[1] He also served as deputy director General(DDG) of Bangladesh Coast Guard.[2]


Mohammad Anwar Hossain

NGP, PCGM, ndc, afwc, psc
Allegiance Bangladesh
Service/branch Bangladesh Navy
Years of serviceJanuary 1988 – present
RankRear Admiral

Awards
  • President Coast Guard Medal (PCGM)
  • Navy Glorious Service Medal (NGP)

Career

Hossain was commissioned in Bangladesh Navy on 1 January 1988.[3]

Hossain oversaw Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training exercises in 2019 between the United States Navy and Bangladesh Navy in the School of Maritime Warfare and Tactics.[4] He commanded the Naval Administrative Authority in Dhaka in 2019.[5]

In 2020, Hossain served as the Deputy Director General of Bangladesh Coast Guard.[6]

Hossain headed Naval Administrative Authority Dhaka as a Commodore until he promoted to Rear Admiral.[3] Then he posted as Khulna Regional Naval Commander.[7] Before this appointment, he successfully commanded the Bangladesh Coast Guard and he attended the 4th regional Commander's meeting with the Indian side.[8] He also serves on Khulna Shipyard Ltd's board of directors.[9]

Personal life

Anwar Hossain is married to his wife, Lubna Anwar. They have two children; one son and one daughter. [10] His son is second generation Naval officer.

References

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