Anwarul Karim Chowdhury (Bengali: আনোয়ারুল করিম চৌধুরী; born 5 February 1943) is a Bangladeshi diplomat most noted for his work on development in the poorest nations, global peace and championing the rights of women and children.
Prior to his appointment, Chowdhury completed his assignment (1996–2001) as Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York City.
He has been a regular contributor to journals on peace, development and human rights issues, and a speaker at academic institutions and other forums.
He also served as an adjunct professor at the School of Diplomacy, Seton Hall University of South Orange, New Jersey, the United States.
In March 2003, Soka University of Japan conferred on Chowdhury an honorary doctorate for his work on women's issues, child rights and culture of peace as well as for the strengthening of the United Nations.