Sheikh Kabir Hossain was born in 1942 in the famous Sheikh family in Tungipara police station of Gopalganj district. His father's name is Khan Saheb Sheikh Mosharraf Hossain. He has a masters degree from Dhaka University. Sheikh Kabir Hossain is the Sponsor Director of Sonar Bangla Insurance Limited. He is the chairperson of the company since its inception. He is also Chairman of Fareast Islami Life Insurance Co. Ltd. He is the President of Bangladesh Insurance Association, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Fareast International University, Chairman of Bangladesh Private University Association, Chairman of CDBL and National Tea Company. Member of Governors of Bangladesh Open University, Director of FBCCI, Vice-Chairman of Islami Eye Hospital. Former Chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and former international director of Lions Club International. He is the managing director of his own business, Kabiko Limited. Sheikh Kabir Hossain is the founder, patron of various educational institutions and engaged in social activities.