B.Jur, B.C.L., Ph.D. (Oxford), practicing barrister, member of the International Law Association (ILA), former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh.

Dr Hossain’s work involves international law, constitutional law, and human rights. Previously,  Dr Hossain served the Government of Bangladesh as Minister of Law (1972-1973), Foreign Affairs (1973-1975), and Petroleum and Minerals (1974-1975). More recently, he has been the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan (1998-2003) and is currently a Member of the UN Compensation Commission. At present, he is Chairman, Advisory Council, Transparency International; Vice-Chairman, International Law Association; Chairman, Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs and Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust.