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Rising energy costs driving up medicine production expenses: BAPI

The Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries has warned that increasing energy costs are driving up medicine production expenses.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 24 August 2026, 6:00 PM

The Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI) has issued a warning regarding the rising costs of medicine production due to increased energy expenses. The association noted that once the production cycle for pharmaceuticals commences, it cannot be interrupted midway without risking the loss of the entire batch.