Inflation And Local Currency Depreciation Drag Down Beximco’s Bottom Line
Soaring Expenses Have Taken Their Toll On Leading Bangladeshi Pharmaceutical Firm
Executive Summary
Rising inflation and the depreciation of the Bangladeshi taka have taken their toll on Beximco’s profits even as revenue has continued to rise at the firm.
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