The pharmaceutical sector in Bangladesh has developed fast. Originally set up to cater for local needs as a manufacturer of patent medicines, the industry now exports drugs to highly regulated markets.  Expansive international companies have established operations in the country as they seek to grow, promote exports, drive down manufacturing costs, and undertake research and development into reverse engineering of patented medicines.

Sector Highlights

Flourishing opportunities in this sector are  pharmaceuticals, patented medicines manufacture, active pharmaceutical ingredients production, generic pharmaceuticals. The main advantages for investing in Bangladesh are: