Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) is the principal drug regulatory agency in Bangladesh and it functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.[1][2]
| Formation | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
Key people | Major General Quazi Md Rashid-Un-Nab(Director General) |
Parent organization | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Website | Department of Drug Administration |
History
Directorate General of Drug Administration was established in 1976 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as a separate department. It was upgraded on 17 January 2010.[3] The department is responsible for issuing licenses to pharmaceutical companies.[4] The Drug Control Committee of the department decides on drug registration.[5]
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