Showcasing Innvotation and Industry Growth in Dhaka
The 17th Asia Pharma Expo 2026 & Asia Lab Expo 2026, the region’s leading international platform for pharmaceutical manufacturing technology, will take place at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre (BCFEC), Purbachal, Dhaka, from February 12-14, 2026.
Jointly organized by GPE EXPO PVT LTD and the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI), the exhibition continues its legacy of over 23 years of driving innovation, collaboration, and industrial excellence in Bangladesh’s fast-growing pharmaceutical sector.
The 2026 edition will host 850+ exhibiting companies from 30+ countries, showcasing a complete range of technologies for pharmaceutical processing, packaging, APIs and excipients, analytical and laboratory instruments, cleanroom and HVAC systems, water management, and turnkey project services.
A proven gateway to South Asia's pharma growth story
Following the remarkable success of APE 2025 – which attracted 14,500 trade visitors and 750 +
exhibitors from 32 countries – the upcoming edition aims to further strengthen international engagement and technology transfer within Bangladesh’s thriving pharma manufacturing ecosystem.
As one of South Asia’s most important B2B trade platforms, Asia Pharma Expo 2026 offers an unmatched opportunity for global suppliers to connect directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers, investors, and project developers who are upgrading production capacities and adopting world-class technologies.
Bangladesh's pharma manufacturing industry
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector is a major contributor to its national economy and international trade.
- The industry now meets 98 % of the country’s medicinal demand and exports to 157 countries worldwide, including the USA, UK, Germany, and Canada.
- Valued at over USD 3.5 billion, the market is projected to exceed USD 6 billion by 2026, growing at an annual rate of 15-18 %.
- Government initiatives such as the API Industrial Park is accelerating local API production and reducing import dependency – an important step toward achieving API self-sufficiency by 2032.
These developments make Bangladesh one of the most attractive destinations for technology suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and raw-material producers seeking to expand into South Asia.