Strategic importance of pharma sector highlighted

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has underscored the strategic importance of the pharmaceutical sector in the economic partnership between Bangladesh and India, reports UNB.

Speaking at a networking and knowledge-sharing event, he said India remains a trusted and reliable partner for Bangladesh-especially in API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) sourcing, process technologies, and pharmaceutical machinery.

The High Commissioner emphasised that greater collaboration in this sector will not only boost industrial growth but also support affordable and accessible healthcare for millions across the region.

High Commissioner Verma expressed confidence that "PharmaConnect" will help build new business linkages and enhance India-Bangladesh engagement in a future-oriented, innovation-driven framework.

The High Commission of India in Dhaka hosted the "PharmaConnect", a networking and knowledge-sharing event bringing together senior leaders from top Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies on Tuesday.

The event preceded the upcoming participation of Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies at CPHI-PMEC India 2025, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical exhibitions.

President of the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI) Abdul Muktadir highlighted Bangladesh's expanding global reach in pharmaceuticals and the potential for deeper cooperation with India in areas such as technology transfer, R&D tie-ups, and supply-chain integration.