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RECRUITMENT and SELECTION PROCEDURES of PERMACEUTICALS SECTORS in BANGLADESH

Introduction
In Bangladesh Pharmaceutical sector is one of the most developed hi tech sector which is contributing in the country's economy. After the promulgation of Drug Control Ordinance 1982, the development of this sector was accelerated. The professional knowledge, thoughts and innovative ideas of the pharmacists working in this sector are the key factors for this developments. Due to recent development of this sector we are exporting medicines to global market including European market. This sector is also providing 95% of the total medicine requirement of the local market. Leading Pharmaceutical Companies are expanding their business with the aim to expand export market. Recently few new industries have been established with hi tech equipments and professionals which will enhance the strength of this sector. Pharmaceutical industry in Bangladesh at a glance Pharmaceutical sector is one of these sectors with what Bangladesh can be proud of. It is the second-largest donor to the government exchequer. The sector is enriched with 231 companies, the market size is about taka 76,500 million per year of which about 97% of the total requirement of medicines is created by the local companies and the rest 3% is imported. This industry is selfsufficient in meeting the home demand and is mainly dominated by home manufacturers. Since last twenty years the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh has been taken a newer height. Besides meeting this 97% need of home demand the industry is exporting the medicines into 72 countries. This sector contributes a lot into the national economy by exporting raw materials and finished goods, creates job opportunities for highly qualified people. By advancing the standard of healthcare through newer products and latest drug information the pharmaceutical companies are contributing fundamentally (GSK, 2012c).

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