UAE’s Aster Pharmacy forays into Bangladesh in partnership with GD Assist

UAE’s Aster Pharmacy forays into Bangladesh in partnership with GD Assist

Aster DM Healthcare has announced its entry into the Bangladesh market with the Aster Pharmacy division. Aster Pharmacy, the leading pharmacy chain in the UAE, will be operated by GD Assist Limited in Bangladesh.

Through this franchise agreement, Aster DM Healthcare and GD Assist Limited aim to provide reliable pharmaceutical products in Bangladesh along with varied products in the segments of nutrition, baby care, skincare and home healthcare to serve the healthcare needs of the local population in Bangladesh.

Speaking on the venture, Alisha Moopen, deputy managing director at Aster DM Healthcare, said: “Since its inception over two decades ago, Aster Pharmacy has been a one-stop solution for medicines and wellness products. We have invested in our care offering and revamped the infrastructure and talent to ensure the best service experience for our customers and continued this endeavour during the pandemic to ensure patient safety and well-being. And now, we are looking to venture into a new market to serve more people and expand our footprint.”

Syed Moinuddin Ahmed, managing director at GD Assist, added: “GD Assist was established with the aspiration to become a prominent one-stop healthcare solution provider. As such, it is our great delight to partake in this new venture