The relief applies to nine ingredients used in the production of cancer medication
Bangladesh eliminated import duties on 77 pharma raw materials—nine cancer-drug ingredients, 51 APIs—to scale affordable local medicine. This supply autonomy signals opportunities for AI drug discovery, manufacturing optimization, and healthcare digitization.
June 11, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The government has granted tax exemptions on the import of pharmaceutical raw materials, including nine ingredients used in the production of cancer medicines.
The budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year was presented in parliament at 3pm on Thursday.
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