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The achievements of pharmaceutical industry in last few years are undoubtedly praiseworthy. On this succession accreditation with European GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd will create a new era in exporting pharmaceutical products.

Dr. A M M Shawkat Ali, Adviser for Health and Family Welfare, said this while addressing a programme organized by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd on March 14 at Hotel Sonargaon on the occasion of receiving European GMP certification. The pharmaceutical industry has created tremendous potentiality to earn foreign currency, he added.

He assured an the possible assistances from the government to add muscle in this particular sector. The program started with the welcome speech of Abdul Muktadir, Managing Director of Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Besides Charles Whitley, Charge d' Affairs of European Commission, Brig. Gen. Sarker MA Matin, Director, Directorate of Drug Administration, SM Shafiuzzaman, President, Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceuticals Industries, Yorg Kloppert, Managing Director of Zantin Poly Economics Ltd spoke on the occasion..

According to Abdul Muktadir, lncepta has earned remarkable goodwill both home and abroad in manufacturing high quality medicine. On this succession the achievement of this GMP certificate from European Commission has created new possibilities. The respect and position of local pharmaceutical industry will enhance to a great extent internationally by this achievement and the scope of exporting will be higher than ever before. Entrepreneurs and top management of many pharma companies, renowned physicians, reputed pharmacists, representatives of foreign embassies, and civil society were also present in the evening.

To mention, by exporting in 19 countries, Incepta is not only bringing fame for the country, but also contributing remarkably in the development of national economy by earning foreign remittance. Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. received accreditation with the European GMP certification on 11 tit January this year which will allow the company to export in all the countries of European Union and this certification is first ever for any local company.