Video Interviews

Throughout his journalism career, Muhammad Shafiullah has conducted hundreds of interviews with prominent national and international figures, including ministers, senior government officials, diplomats, representatives of United Nations agencies and other international organizations, political and business leaders, physicians, public health experts, pharmaceutical executives, researchers, professors, and experts in health, education, medicine, environment, and related fields, covering diverse public-interest issues and perspectives.

 
 

M. Mahibuz Zaman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ACI Health Care Limited, discusses the opportunities and challenges facing Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry in international markets. In this interview with Bonik Barta, he emphasized the importance of strategic marketing, international accreditation, and meeting stringent regulatory standards to strengthen Bangladesh’s position in global pharmaceutical markets. He also discussed the potential for expanding medicine exports and the steps needed to capitalize on the industry’s growing capabilities. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on June 14, 2023.

Rabur Reza, Chief Operating Officer of Beximco Pharmaceuticals, discusses the growing presence of Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry in international markets. Although Bangladeshi medicines are now exported to more than 160 countries, the country’s total pharmaceutical export earnings remain relatively modest. In this interview with Bonik Barta, he discussed Bangladesh’s progress in establishing the quality of its medicines in global markets, the industry’s export potential, and the challenges ahead. The interview was published on June 14, 2023. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah.

Opsonin Pharma Limited is one of Bangladesh’s established pharmaceutical companies, with a long history of serving the domestic market and expanding into international markets. The company began building its overseas marketing network more than three decades ago and now exports its medicines to both developing and developed countries. In this interview with Bonik Barta, Mohammad Abdul Momen Talukder, Director of Sales and Marketing at Opsonin Pharma Limited, discussed Bangladesh’s growing pharmaceutical exports, the company’s international market presence, and the opportunities and challenges of expanding into global markets. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on June 14, 2023.

Beacon Pharmaceuticals is one of Bangladesh’s leading pharmaceutical companies, with a strong domestic presence and growing capabilities in international markets. Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry has made significant progress, with local manufacturers meeting most of the country’s medicine demand while expanding exports. In this interview with Bonik Barta, Md. Ebadul Karim, Managing Director of Beacon Pharmaceuticals, discussed the country’s pharmaceutical self-sufficiency, the capabilities and growth of local manufacturers, the development of the domestic market, and the increasing global recognition of Bangladeshi medicines. He also shared his views on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on June 14, 2023.

Labaid Group has made significant investments in Bangladesh’s private healthcare sector and, over more than three decades, has expanded diagnostic and specialized healthcare services across the country. In this interview with Bonik Barta, Dr. A. M. Shamim, Managing Director of Labaid Group, discussed the expectations of private healthcare investors from the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on May 25, 2023.

Barrister Rashna Imam is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and Managing Partner of Akhtar Imam & Associates. She has been actively involved in legal issues concerning emergency healthcare, organ transplantation, unnecessary C-sections, and citizens’ fundamental rights, including public interest litigation before the High Court. In this interview with Bonik Barta, she discussed medical negligence, legal remedies, and limitations in Bangladesh’s healthcare system. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on April 20, 2023.

Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC was the first Bangladeshi company to export cancer medicines internationally and currently produces nearly 300 generic medicines, including around 70 cancer drugs. In this interview with Bonik Barta on the occasion of World Cancer Day 2023, Managing Director Md. Ebadul Karim discussed Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry, its contribution to cancer treatment, and the challenges facing local manufacturers. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on November 4, 2023.

Dr. A. M. Shamim, Managing Director of Labaid Group, leads one of Bangladesh’s well-known private healthcare groups, with a significant presence in healthcare and specialized medical services. In this interview with Bonik Barta, he discussed the importance of health insurance in Bangladesh and how expanding health insurance coverage could help reduce the financial burden of medical treatment and improve access to healthcare. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on February 26, 2022.