Bangladesh LAUNCHES NEW MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATIONS
On September 18, 2023, The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) published the Drug and Cosmetics Act 2023 formalizing the regulatory requirements of medical and diagnostic devices in Bangladesh with immediate effect. A translated version of the document is available on Asia Actual’s website here. All medical devices now require a Marketing Authorization Certificate to clear Customs and be sold on the market in Bangladesh.