Md Alamgir Hossan becomes the first Bangladeshi to receive South Asia’s Best General Manager honour at SATA 2026
A Bangladeshi hotelier who began his career as a waiter has been named South Asia’s Best General Manager at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, marking a regional milestone for the country’s hospitality industry.
Md Alamgir Hossan, group general manager of Platinum Hotels by Sheltech, received the honour at the SATA 2026 Grand Gala on October 8 at Barceló Nasandhura Malé in the Maldives, according to a press release. The release described him as the first Bangladeshi to receive the award.
Alamgir began his hospitality career as a waiter at the former Hotel Sheraton in Shahbag, Dhaka. Over more than 22 years in the industry, he has gained experience in hotel operations, commercial strategy and business management.
Since joining Platinum Hotels by Sheltech in 2017, he has provided strategic and operational leadership at Platinum Grand in Banani and Platinum Residence in Uttara. His responsibilities have included improving business performance, strengthening service standards, enhancing guest experiences and developing hospitality professionals.
Platinum Residence by Sheltech also received the Leading City Hotel award in the category for properties with fewer than 40 rooms.
The 2026 edition of SATA brought together travel, tourism and hospitality professionals from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka to recognise achievements across South Asia.
Alamgir’s achievement highlights the career progression of a Bangladeshi hospitality professional and brings regional attention to the country’s hotel industry.