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Faqir Mahbub Anam, MP

Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Post and Telecommunication, ICT Division and Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

Faqir Mahbub Anam is a prominent Bangladeshi politician and a senior leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He is an elected Member of Parliament (MP) from the Tangail-1 (Madhupur-Dhonbari) Constituency in the 2026 national parliamentary elections. He was appointed as the Minister for Post and Telecommunication, ICT Division and Ministry of Science and Technology of the government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on 17^th February 2026. Within his party, he serves as the ex. Acting President, B.N.P. Greater Tangail District and as Executive Member of BNP’s Central Committee.

Born on 5 March 1953 in Tangail, Bangladesh, Mr. Anam pursued higher education at the University of Dhaka, earning a Bachelor of Science degree before advancing to the United Kingdom for specialized studies in Automobile Engineering at Willesden College of Technology, London, in 1979. His international academic exposure laid the foundation for a global outlook that would later influence his entrepreneurial journey

Family and Personal Life

Mr. Anam comes from a respected family background with longstanding involvement in business and public service. He is married to Dr. Reshma Anam, MBBS, FCGP, MPH. His family includes internationally educated professionals based in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, reflecting a strong tradition of education and global engagement.

• Son: Faqir Riasat Saleqin Anam – Graduate in Economics, Boston University, USA

• Son: Raad Sharrar Anam – Graduate in politics, Brandeis University, USA; Master’s, University of Reading, UK

• Daughter-in-Law: Graduate, University of Toronto, Canada

Notable Relatives:

• Late Afaz Uddin Faqir – Former MNA, Former MP, Former Vice Chairman of BNP; Recipient of Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam (S.Q.A.)

• Late Lokman Hossen Faqir – Founder Chairman, Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha (JASAS); Former Cultural Secretary, BNP; Recipient of Ekushey Padak

He is the visionary business leader with over 40 years of executive leadership across fisheries, agro-industry, garments, renewable energy, leisure infrastructure, and international trade. Proven track record in board governance, export expansion, industry representation, and institutional leadership. Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Gold Medal (1998) for excellence in hatchery operations. Extensive global exposure across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Recognized for strategic growth leaders hip, policy advocacy, industry association leadership, and multi-sector investment management.

Faqir Mahbub Anam is a distinguished Bangladeshi entrepreneur, industrialist, and board-level executive whose business leadership spans more than four decades. With diversified involvement in fisheries, aquaculture, garments, agro-industry, renewable energy, marine enterprises, tea, and jute exports, he has played a meaningful role in shaping Bangladesh’s private-sector growth and export development.

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Early Industrial Leadership and Expansion

Mr. Anam began his business career in the early 1980s, entering the fisheries and marine export sector at a time when Bangladesh’s seafood industry was expanding into international markets. As Managing Director of Shimizu Specialized Fishing Pvt. Ltd. (since 1982), he contributed to the development of organized shrimp and fish exports, helping position Bangladeshi seafood in competitive global markets.

From 1982 to 2004, he led shrimp and fish export operations, establishing strong commercial networks in North America, Europe, and Asia. Recognizing the importance of sustainability and value-chain development, he expanded into hatchery operations in 1995. His hatchery enterprise earned national recognition when it was awarded the Prime Minister’s Gold Medal in 1998 for being the best hatchery in the country—an acknowledgment of excellence in quality, innovation, and industry contribution.

Diversification into Garments and Manufacturing

During the 1990s, Mr. Anam diversified into the ready-made garments sector, serving as Chairman of Vase Apparels Ltd. and leading export operations from 1993 to 2007. His involvement aligned with Bangladesh’s rapid emergence as a global garment exporter. He also chaired Vase Paper Products Ltd., contributing to manufacturing and industrial expansion beyond textiles.

Through these ventures, he gained extensive experience in export compliance, international buyer relations, workforce management, and industrial operations at scale.

Agro-Industry, Energy, and Contemporary Leadership

In subsequent years, Mr. Anam expanded his business portfolio into agro-processing, renewable energy initiatives, and diversified trading. He currently serves as:

• Chairman, Sun N’ Sands Amusement Park Pvt. Ltd.

• Managing Director, Anam Agro Products Ltd.

• Managing Partner, Shimizu Hatchery & Nursery (Shrimp)

• Managing Partner, Anam Green Fuel Energy Resource

• Managing Partner, Anam Eastern Traders

His leadership reflects a continued commitment to sustainable enterprise development, agricultural modernization, and energy diversification.

National Trade and Policy Engagement

Beyond entrepreneurship, Mr. Anam has been actively engaged in national trade bodies and policy forums. He served as Co-Chairman of the Standing Committee on Human Resource Development & Employment at the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry, the apex trade organization of the country. In this role, he contributed to discussions on workforce development, industrial competitiveness, and employment policy.

He also held similar leadership responsibilities at the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association, supporting the development of human capital within Bangladesh’s garment sector.

Earlier in his career, he served as Secretary General of the Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Association (BMFA), where he represented sectoral interests and contributed to strengthening the marine export industry.

Institutional and Social Leadership

Mr. Anam’s leadership extends beyond commercial enterprises. He served as:

• Director (Former), National Tea Company (NTC)

• Chairman (Former), Tangail Red Crescent Society

• Vice-Chairman (Former), Mohammedan Sporting Club

Through these roles, he supported institutional governance, social service initiatives, and community engagement efforts.

Club Memberships

• Gulshan Club Ltd.

• Chittagong Club Ltd.

• Bhatiary Golf Club

• Kurmitola Golf Club Ltd.

• Dhaka Club Ltd. (ex)

• Uttara Club Ltd. (ex)

• Navy Club (ctg)

• Baridhara Diplomatic Club (founder Member)

International Exposure

Over the decades, Mr. Anam has traveled extensively across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. This international exposure has enriched his understanding of global trade dynamics, cross-cultural business practices, and evolving market standards.

Legacy and Continuing Contribution

Throughout his career, Faqir Mahbub Anam has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and strategic foresight. From pioneering shrimp exports and hatchery development to contributing to garment manufacturing, agro-industry, and renewable energy ventures, his leadership mirrors the evolution of Bangladesh’s private sector over the last four decades.

With sustained engagement in trade bodies, industrial enterprises, and social institutions, he continues to contribute to economic development, entrepreneurship, and governance in Bangladesh.