[6] He attended the 6th International Shillong Trade Fair and refuted Indian allegations of illegal migrants in the North East India.

[11][12] From 29 to 30 August, 2007 he hosted a delegation led by his counterpart in Pakistan, Riaz Mohammad Khan.

[15] He blamed the death of Bangladeshi expats in South Africa on a lack of law and order.

[17] Hossain was the chief guest at the Bangladesh University of Professionals International Model United Nations in September 2019.

[19] In September 2021, Hossain was a guest presented at a seminar on disinformation and reporting for Bangladeshi journalists organized by the United States Agency for International Development.