Aster Pharmacy opens store in Dhaka

The first signature store of Aster Pharmacy opened at Banani in Dhaka recently, says a press release.

UAE Ambassador in Dhaka Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi formally inaugurated the store. Aster Pharmacy is a leading pharmacy chain in the UAE and India. It is the first international pharmacy chain in Bangladesh, being operated by GD Assist Limited.

High officials from Green Delta and Aster Pharmacy were present at the inaugural ceremony of the flagship store situated at Prasad trade Centre in Banani.

The pharmacy features a wide range of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products, specialised medicines, medical devices, sports pharmacy corner, pet corner, baby and skin care products besides a wide range of lifestyle products.

For ensuring the best customer experience, the pharmacy also employs registered pharmacists for patient counselling, and medical technologist and paramedics for vaccination and immunization.

GD Assist Limited has partnered with Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in GCC and India, to enter Bangladesh market with Aster Pharmacy division.

Aster DM Healthcare currently operates 521 pharmacies in India, GCC and Jordan and recorded 9.8 million pharmacy visits in its last financial year.

GD Assist Limited plans to open and operate 25 stores located in high streets, communities and shopping malls of Bangladesh over the period of next three years.