BANGLADESH PHARMA INDUSTRY SET FOR UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH: ASIA PHARMA EXPO 2025 TO DRIVE INNOVATION & MANUFACTURING EXPANSION

Dhaka, Bangladesh – February 12-14, 2025

The 16th ASIA PHARMA EXPO 2025 & ASIA LAB EXPO 2025, South Asia’s premier international pharmaceutical trade platform, is set to take place at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center (BCFEC), Purbachal, Dhaka, from February 12-14, 2025. This landmark event will not only showcase cutting-edge advancements in pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies but also play a crucial role in accelerating Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry’s global expansion.

Grand Inauguration with Industry & Government Leaders

The expo will be officially inaugurated on February 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in the esteemed presence of:

• Chief Guest: Adilur Rahman Khan – Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Industries & Housing & Public Works, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
• Special Guests:
  • Zakia Sultana – Senior Secretary, Ministry of Industries, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
  • Md. Saidur Rahman – Secretary, Health Services Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
  • Md. Anwar Hossain – Vice Chairman, Export Promotion Bureau, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
  • Major General Md. Shameem Haidar – Director General, Directorate General of Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh.

With over 800 exhibiting companies from 32+ countries, this year’s expo marks an unparalleled opportunity for local and international stakeholders to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and forge new partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry.

Record Participation from China Strengthens Global Ties

This year, the expo proudly welcomes around 300 exhibitors from China, marking the largest participation from any country to date. China’s growing engagement highlights the strengthening business ties between China and Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector, reinforcing opportunities for technology transfer, raw material sourcing, and investment partnerships.

Empowering Bangladesh’s Pharma Industry for Global Leadership

Organized jointly by the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI) & GPE EXPO PVT LTD, supported by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Export Promotion Bureau, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Engineering Export Promotion Council of India(EEPC) & Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India(PHARMEXCIL) and Channel-I as the official TV Media partner, ASIA PHARMA EXPO 2025 marks 23 years of driving pharmaceutical innovation and industry collaboration. The event supports Bangladesh’s $3 billion pharmaceutical industry, which is expected to exceed $6 billion by 2025, with exports projected to surpass $450 million across 150+ countries.

The country’s WTO/TRIPS exemptions until 2033 have enabled local manufacturers to produce patented drugs, solidifying Bangladesh’s position as a leading pharmaceutical hub. The upcoming API Manufacturing Park near Dhaka, with 47+ production units, will further reduce dependency on imports and strengthen the sector’s infrastructure.

A Must-Attend Event for Pharma Manufacturers & Investors

The expo will feature the latest innovations in pharmaceutical processing, packaging, APIs, excipients, lab equipment, cleanroom technologies, and more, attracting 12,000+ trade visitors from across the region. International manufacturers, distributors, and investors will find extensive business and collaboration opportunities to tap into Bangladesh’s fast-growing pharma market.

Join the Future of Pharma Manufacturing

The 16th ASIA PHARMA EXPO & ASIA LAB EXPO 2025 is the gateway to the South Asian pharmaceutical industry, offering unmatched insights, networking, and business potential.

For more details, visit www.AsiaPharma.org or email mail@asiapharma.org.