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Pharmaceutical Company Registration in Bangladesh: Legal OverviewSetting up a pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh involves strict regulatory steps. ZCA LEGAL assists companies with Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) licensing, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) registration, and factory setup approvals. We also draft SOPs for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance and obtain trade licenses, VAT/TIN, and environmental clearance. Pharmaceutical companies must comply with the Drug Act, 1940 and rules for production, packaging, and labeling. Failure to follow proper licensing could result in factory raids, product bans, or license cancellation. Our legal team supports both local pharma entrepreneurs and multinational ventures establishing production or distribution in Bangladesh.

June 13, 2026 By Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury 6 Min Read
Pharmaceutical Company Registration in Bangladesh: Legal OverviewSetting up a pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh involves strict regulatory steps. ZCA LEGAL assists companies with Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) licensing, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) registration, and factory setup approvals. We also draft SOPs for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance and obtain trade licenses, VAT/TIN, and environmental clearance. Pharmaceutical companies must comply with the Drug Act, 1940 and rules for production, packaging, and labeling. Failure to follow proper licensing could result in factory raids, product bans, or license cancellation. Our legal team supports both local pharma entrepreneurs and multinational ventures establishing production or distribution in Bangladesh.
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Adv. Zahid Chowdhury
Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury Head of Chamber | Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Specializing in corporate governance, commercial contract litigation, and High Court writ matters. Standing Committee Member at DCCI.