From pharma imports to international market presence, Salman F Rahman captained the industry to new highs
Bangladesh has registered exponential growth in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the last two decades. Salman F Rahman captained the pharma industry along with other industries to new highs. While textile (garments) is the largest contributor in the annual figures, pharmaceuticals stand second. Apart from meeting 97% of the local demands, Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals are exported to more than 190 countries. The tale of pharmaceutical sector’s progress will be incomplete without emphasizing on the support from one of the most successful businessmen of the country, Salman F Rahman. At present, he is serving as the Private Sector Industry and Investment Adviser to Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He is also Member of Parliament from Dhaka 1 constituency (Dohar and Nawabganj). Salman F Rahman established Beximco in 1972 as a seafood export company. However, as he identified the business markets, suitable modifications were made into the deal. Instead of cash, Rahman impo