Mohammad Anwar Hossain

I’m Mohammad Anwar Hossain, journalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with more than a decade of experience in print, broadcast, and digital media.

I currently work at the Bangladesh Post since 2017, where I focus on stories related to business, economy, environment, climate change, tourism, aviation, and international affairs. My reporting is driven by a strong belief in public service journalism and a passion for telling underreported stories that matter.

I began my career in journalism back in 2012 with an internship at My TV, a private satellite television channel in Dhaka. From 2014 to 2016, I worked at People’s Time (a concern of Vorer Pata Group), where I developed my skills in field reporting, news editing, and story development. In 2017, I joined Bangladesh Post, where I’ve had the opportunity to cover everything from national budgets to climate issues and global summits.

Over the years, I have reported from several international events including the 78th UN General Assembly and NAB Show in New York, and the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington, D.C. , World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 in London, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. These experiences have helped me connect local challenges to global discourse, especially in the context of economic development, climate resilience, and sustainability.

As a climate and environment reporter, I have investigated topics like plastic pollution in Saint Martin’s Island and the growing impact of climate change on agriculture and rural livelihoods in flood-prone areas such as Sherpur, Feni, Netrokona, and Mymensingh. My stories often spotlight how marginalized communities are coping with both environmental and policy challenges.

I have also taken part in a number of international journalism training programs. Notably, I completed a global course on Food Security and Financing for Rural Development organized by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and IFAD, as well as a virtual course on Reporting on Food Security and Rural Development in South Asia.

I am a fellow of the Bangladesh Tourism Board, where I demonstrated how Bangladesh can leverage the influence of foreign vloggers to showcase its tourism potential to a global audience—particularly at a time when the country was focusing on preserving its foreign reserves. Given the high costs of advertising on international platforms such as Discovery Channel or Al Jazeera, I highlighted more cost-effective strategies, including engaging foreign travel content creators. I also explored how Bangladesh’s rich local cuisine can attract foreign food vloggers and promote halal tourism.

In addition, I am a fellow of the Transparency International School 2025 (Vilnius, Lithuania), where I gained in-depth knowledge on anti-corruption strategies, transparency in governance, civic engagement, and accountability mechanisms, as well as practical tools to apply these principles in journalism and public service.

I believe strongly in lifelong learning and staying adaptive in an evolving media landscape.

Academically, I hold an MBA in Human Resource Management from Stamford University. This background gives me an added edge when reporting on labor markets, economic trends, and governance issues. I enjoy breaking down complex subjects—like inflation, taxation, or financial policies—into stories that are accessible and relevant for readers.

Recently, I have also completed my LLB from National University.

I’m originally from Satkania in Chittagong, and I often draw from my rural roots in my journalism. I speak and understand the Chittagonian dialect, and I’ve done work highlighting cultural heritage, like the decline of century-old traditional mud houses in my region. My upbringing helps me connect deeply with rural communities and tell their stories with nuance and empathy.

I’ve received the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award from the Bharat Bangladesh Cultural Society in 2024, and the Human Rights Peace Award from Agragami Media Vision the same year.

I’m an active member of several professional bodies including the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ), Bangladesh ICT Journalists Forum (BIJF), Chittagong Journalists Forum Dhaka (CJFD), and Bangladesh Agriculture Journalist Forum (BAJF).

I also experienced firsthand the dangers of field reporting—during the July 18 unrest, I was attacked while covering the incident near the BTV Bhaban, which I later reported to various journalist associations.

I believe journalism is not just about informing—it’s about empowering. I strive to tell stories that bridge the local and the global, elevate unheard voices, and push for accountability and progress.