Delhi highlights strategic importance of Pharma sector in economic partnership with Dhaka

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

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.

The programme featured remarks from leading industry figures, including the President of the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI), Abdul Muktadir, who 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.

Representatives from the Bangladeshi pharmaceutical industry expressed strong confidence that such engagements will strengthen cross-border collaboration, facilitate technology access, improve supply-chain resilience, and open new avenues for trade and investment.

The event was organised as part of the High Commission’s broader efforts to deepen bilateral economic engagement in the health and pharmaceutical sectors.

Many Bangladeshi companies will be participating in CPHI–PMEC India 2025, scheduled from 25th to 27th November, which is recognised as one of the largest industry platforms connecting global manufacturers, innovators, investors, and policymakers.

“PharmaConnect” highlighted the longstanding complementarities between India and Bangladesh in the pharmaceutical sector.

The event showcased how India’s globally competitive pharmaceutical industry and Bangladesh’s fast-growing manufacturing capabilities can work together to strengthen supply chains, access new technologies, and deepen commercial linkages. UNB