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Industry Association Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
BAPI is focused on managing the industry's transition following LDC graduation while navigating intellectual property compliance and government-imposed price caps on essential medicines.
BAPI confirmed its new executive committee for the 2026-2027 term with Abdul Muktadir as President.
BAPI leaders met with the Prime Minister to discuss pharmaceutical sector challenges and government support.
BAPI donated 100,000 units of intravenous saline to the government for dengue treatment.
The FY2026-27 national budget included tax relief and duty withdrawals for pharmaceutical raw materials following BAPI advocacy.
The BAPI President was appointed as a member of the reconstituted National Drug Advisory Council.
Abdul Muktadir (Incepta) elected president and Dr Md Zakir Hossain (Delta Pharma) secretary general at the 54th AGM held 15 March 2025, term 2025-2027 (also covering 2026-2027). Treasurer Muhammad Halimuzzaman (Healthcare Pharmaceuticals); senior VP M Mosaddek Hossain; VP S Kaiser Kabir. Founded year and member count not confirmed from a primary source, left null. The 54th AGM number implies founding circa early 1970s but not source-confirmed.
Source: 3 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05
BAPI President participated in a seminar regarding Bangladesh's preparedness for LDC graduation.