Alamgir Hossan receives South Asia’s best GM recognition

Alamgir Hossan received the Best General Manager award at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026 Grand Gala on October 8 at Barceló Nasandhura Malé in the Maldives. He was reported to be the first Bangladeshi to receive the regional honour.

The 10th edition of the awards recognised hospitality businesses and professionals from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Platinum Residence by Sheltech also received the Leading City Hotel (40 Rooms Below) award at SATA 2026.

Hospitality and tourism professionals gathered in Dhaka on Monday evening to congratulate Md Alamgir Hossan, group general manager of Platinum Hotels by Sheltech. The dinner was held at ZIZZI Banquet Hall at Platinum Grand in Banani and hosted by Hossan. General managers, senior hotel executives, tourism industry leaders and hospitality professionals attended the event.

Hossan began his career as a waiter at the Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka and has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 22 years. He joined Platinum Hotels in 2017 and has overseen operations at Platinum Grand in Banani and Platinum Residence in Uttara. His recognition at the regional awards also brought international attention to Bangladesh’s hospitality sector.