
The Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh (PCB), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, plays a pivotal role in regulating pharmacy education and professional practice across the country. Established under the Pharmacy Act 2013 (formerly the Pharmacy Ordinance 1976), PCB is responsible for accrediting institutions, approving curricula and training standards, conducting examinations, and issuing registration certificates to pharmacists (Grades A, B, and C). With its commitment to maintaining excellence in pharmaceutical services across academia, industry, and healthcare settings, PCB ensures that pharmacy practice in Bangladesh meets national and global standards.
As the demand for registered pharmacy professionals continued to rise, PCB recognized the limitations of its manual C-Category registration process. On 12 May 2025, PCB marked a significant digital transformation milestone by implementing a fully automated system to support a sca...