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17th Asia Pharma Expo 2026 & Asia Lab Expo 2026 Inaugurated in Dhaka
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
March 31 , 2026
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 Three-Day International Exhibition on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Opens at BCFEC, Purbachal | 29–31 March 2026
The 17th Asia Pharma Expo 2026 & Asia Lab Expo 2026 was formally inaugurated on 29 March 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre (BCFEC), Purbachal, Dhaka. Organized by the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI), the three-day international exhibition is dedicated to strengthening and advancing Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry in the global market.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the Inauguration Hall of the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre. Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain, MP, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, graced the event as the Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the 17th Asia Pharma Expo 2026 by cutting the ribbon. Following the inauguration, the Minister visited exhibitor stalls across the exhibition floor.
The opening ceremony was attended by senior government officials, industry leaders, top representatives from the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, and international delegates. The proceedings began with a welcome address by Dr. Md. Zakir Hossain, Secretary General of BAPI and Managing Director of Delta Pharma Ltd. Md. Quamruzzaman Chowdhury, Secretary, Health Services Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, spoke as Special Guest. As Guests of Honour, Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive of the Export Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Commerce, and Major General Md. Shameem Haidar, Director General, Directorate General of Drug Administration, also addressed the gathering. The presidential address was delivered by Abdul Muktadir, President of BAPI and Chairman & Managing Director of Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Commemorative crests were presented to the Chief Guest and all distinguished guests on behalf of BAPI.
Key Highlights from the Speeches
Chief Guest — Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain, MP
In his address, the Health Minister described the pharmaceutical sector as a humanitarian business, recognising Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical manufacturers for producing life-saving medicines for the country and the world. He emphasised that effective healthcare cannot function without the support of a strong pharmaceutical industry. He assured stakeholders that the government would engage with industry representatives and take swift action to address the challenges and barriers facing the sector.
Presidential Address — Abdul Muktadir, President, BAPI
In his presidential address, Abdul Muktadir expressed confidence that with sustained policy support from the government, Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry would grow stronger and more competitive globally. He noted that while the global energy crisis has severely impacted medicine prices in many countries, including the United States, Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector has remained largely insulated from this disruption.
Special Guest — Md. Quamruzzaman Chowdhury, Secretary, Health Services Division
The Special Guest highlighted that events such as Asia Pharma Expo serve as vital platforms for knowledge sharing across the pharmaceutical manufacturing community. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing all forms of support for the continued development and growth of the pharmaceutical sector.
About the Exhibition
The exhibition will remain open to trade visitors across all three days — 29, 30, and 31 March 2026 — serving as an important platform for sourcing, networking, technology evaluation, and business expansion.
This year’s edition has brought together 400+ companies from 20+ countries, including China, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam. The expo showcases a wide range of technologies in pharmaceutical processing, packaging, APIs & excipients, analytical & laboratory instruments, cleanroom & HVAC systems, water management, and turnkey project services.
Notably, 200+ of the participating companies are from China alone, reflecting the strong and growing engagement of Chinese pharmaceutical technology suppliers with the Bangladesh market.
Over its 23-year legacy, Asia Pharma Expo has played an important role in driving innovation, collaboration, and industrial excellence in Bangladesh’s rapidly growing pharmaceutical sector. Since 2003, Asia Pharma Expo and Asia Lab Expo have served as the region’s only dedicated exhibitions covering the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing supply chain — creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, R&D specialists, and corporate decision-makers to explore new machinery, raw materials, packaging solutions, and laboratory innovations. These exhibitions have contributed significantly to Bangladesh’s transformation from an import-dependent market into a global exporter of high-quality generic medicines.
Event Details
Edition: 17th Asia Pharma Expo 2026 & Asia Lab Expo 2026
Dates: 29 – 31 March 2026
Venue: Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre (BCFEC), Purbachal, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Organizer: Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI)
Concurrent Event: Asia Lab Expo 2026
Official Website: www.AsiaPharma.org
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