Abdul Muktadir

Abdul Muktadir is the Chairman & Managing Director of Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd, one of Bangladesh's largest pharmaceutical companies, and the elected President of the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI) for the 2025-2027 term. 💊 A US-trained pharmacist, Mr. Muktadir has built Incepta into a global pharmaceutical powerhouse since its establishment in 1999. 🏭

🏭 Incepta Pharmaceuticals — A Global Player

📊 Under Mr. Muktadir's leadership, Incepta has grown into one of Bangladesh's most significant pharmaceutical enterprises:

• 👥 10,000 employees across operations
• 💊 1,000+ medicines and vaccines in its product portfolio
• 🌍 Exports to 67 countries worldwide
• 🏭 3 manufacturing sites with 17 factories and research facilities
• 💉 Specializes in biosimilars and vaccines — including oral cholera vaccines, influenza, measles, rubella, and Hepatitis B vaccines

🎯 Incepta is recognized as Bangladesh's second-largest pharmaceutical company by market presence. The company's vaccine manufacturing capability positions Bangladesh among the few developing countries with local vaccine production capacity. 💉

🏛️ BAPI Presidency (2025-2027)

📋 In March 2025, Mr. Muktadir was elected President of BAPI for the 2025-2027 term. BAPI was established in 1972 with 23 member companies and today represents 149 member companies — making it the only recognized association of pharmaceutical manufacturers in Bangladesh. 🏭

🌐 As BAPI President, Mr. Muktadir focuses on:

• 📈 Policy advocacy — representing the pharmaceutical industry in government policy discussions
• 🌍 Export promotion — expanding Bangladesh's pharmaceutical exports to new markets
• 💊 Quality standards — ensuring compliance with international manufacturing standards
• 🔬 Innovation support — encouraging R&D and technology transfer in the sector

🏆 Recognition & Awards

🏅 Mr. Muktadir and Incepta have received numerous accolades:

• 🏆 Business Person of the Year 2019 — recognized for outstanding business leadership
• 🥇 National Export Trophy — multiple years (received from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh)
• 🏆 Bangladesh Business Awards 2004 — Enterprise of the Year
• 🏆 Arthakantha Business Award 2002

🌐 The pharmaceutical sector is one of Bangladesh's most important export industries, with Bangladesh exporting medicines to over 150 countries. Under Mr. Muktadir's leadership at both Incepta and BAPI, the sector is projected to surpass $6 billion by 2025. As a speaker at the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, he has been a prominent voice promoting the country's pharmaceutical capabilities to global investors. 📈