Dhaka, May 13 -- Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Wednesday highly praised Nevian's success in exporting medicines to Canada, noting that the pharmaceutical industry is one of the most important sectors for diversifying Bangladesh's export basket.

"Nevian's initiative, in partnership with Switzerland-based Sandoz, can serve as a role model for achieving rapid growth in this sector," he said joining an event virtually.

The event was held at Nevian's manufacturing plant in Tongi attended by senior government officials, representatives from regulatory authorities, and local public representatives.

Gazipur-2 MP M Manjurul Karim Rony and Gazipur City Corporation Administrator Shawkat Hossain Sarkar, among others, attended the e...