Anwar Hossain Manju was a prominent figure in the political, social, and media landscape of Bangladesh. A seasoned politician, journalist, and entrepreneur, his life reflected dedication to public service and democratic values.
He was born on February 6, 1944, in Bhandaria of Pirojpur district, into a respected Muslim family. He was the second son of legendary journalist and independence movement leader Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia.
Manju completed his higher education at the University of Dhaka, earning an Honours degree in Geography. He later pursued postgraduate studies in International Relations at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USA.
During his student years, he was actively involved in politics. He was a resident of Fazlul Huq Hall at the University of Dhaka and served as General Secretary of the Students’ Union in 1966–67 and President in 1967–68. He played a significant role in the 1969 mass uprising against the Agartala Conspiracy Case.
Manju joined the daily Ittefaq in 1966 and later served as its editor, publisher, and successor from 1971–72 onwards. He was the founding Chairman of Ittefaq Group of Publications Limited and several other industrial ventures.
He was elected to Parliament seven times and held several key cabinet portfolios, including:
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