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01 ISSUE

Ju ly 2015

In This issue

A Legacy to be continued.. P.1

Life @ Renata P.2

Eye on Renata P.3

Professional Development Program P.4

CURRENT PHARMA

INDUSTRY TRENDs

The Pharmaceutical Industry of

Bangladesh has seen tremendous

growth. An estimated 97% of the

local demand for medicine within

Bangladesh is being met by local

Pharmaceuticals. At present, this

is one of the most

technologically advanced sectors

in the country employing

probably the highest number of

white collar professionals. Since

the promulgation of Drug

Policy in 1982, the sector has

grown from Tk173 crore to more

than Tk12,000 crore (or $1.5

billion) today. In view of its

export potential, pharma has

been declared as the thrust

sector in Bangladesh with an aim

to diversify the country’s export

portfolio and lower its

dependency on RMG (ready-

made garments). Also

Bangladesh is the only country

among all LDC countries which

has a well-developed pharma

industry that, over the time,

could successfully make the

transition from being an import

dependent to an exporting one.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February

13, 2015.

A Legacy to be continued...

In our wildest dream we never thought that we would be

covering this news in our first edition of Renata Insight.

We mourn the demise of Mr. Syed Humayun Kabir, Chairman of

Renata Limited and Founder of the SAJIDA Foundation, who

passed away on July 7th, 2015, He was 83 years old.

Mr. Humayun Kabir was among the country’s most respected

business professionals whose career had long been associated

with leading multinational and local organizations. He graduated

in Chemistry from the University of Dhaka and studied

Pharmacology at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

He was the Chairman & Managing Director of Pfizer Laboratories

(Bangladesh) Ltd, which later turned into Renata Ltd, and had

been its Chairman for almost 22 years until his passing.

He leaves behind a legacy of grassroots development work

carried out by the SAJIDA Foundation, an organization to serve

the poor in peri-urban areas which started out as a 25th

anniversary gift to his wife, Ms. Sajida Humayun Kabir. The

organization was founded in 1993 and is strongly focusing on

empowering the mother to empower the family.

He was the founding member and former Chairperson of the

BRAC governing body who held board-level associations with

BRAC since 1972.

Mr. Humayun Kabir served as Chairman and President of the

Metropoliton Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Bangladesh

Employers Association, Foreign Investors Chamber of commerce

and Industries, American Bangladesh Economic Forum, and

Transparency International Bangladesh.

He was also a board member of banks, insurance company and the

Trustee of the Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

The legacy which he has created, the vision which he had, the

values which he possessed throughout his life, as a member of the

Renata family we will try to inherit those values and will make sure

that the company expands its territory. That’s a PROMISE.

We, the Renata Family express our deepest gratitude to our legend

Leader from the core of our heart.

Dear Sir, YOU will be missed every single second…..

P E O P L E & C O M M U N I C A T I O N

It gives us immense pleasure to introduce Renata Insight which is

our very first bi-yearly Newsletter. This is the first time the Human

Resources Division has taken such an initiative and we are confident

through this newsletter we will be able to promote knowledge

sharing and intra company current affairs among all our employees.

For the very first time employees will have the opportunity to write

about their area of work and expertise and share it with the entire

Organization. The contents of this newsletter can vary from an

employee’s own achievements to the pharmaceutical industry as a

whole. The purpose of this newsletter is not necessarily to promote

any particular idea or event but to promote the people of Renata as

a whole.

Renata is a well known and trusted name in the Pharmaceutical

industry today, but many might wonder as to how this has been

achieved. The answer to this question might warrant complicated

analysis and various interpretations of economic theories and

statistical data, but to simply put it, the credit shall be given to its

people. Thus, the aim of this newsletter, among other things, is to

provide a platform for all our employees to highlight and share their

achievements, experiences, hurdles they have faced and how they

have overcome it etc, and to promote a motivational culture. We

hope our efforts in doing so will prove to be beneficial for all.

Have a nice read!

Introducing Renata Insight

FROM THE DESK OF

HOHR

I was thinking about what to write for

this column, should I write about

how the idea of the HR newsletter

popped up or should I write about

the importance of this tool which

plays a vital role in communication

between HR and its people. As this is

the first edition of HR Newsletter, I

would like to welcome you on board

with this new initiative. I believe for

any successful relationship whether

personal or professional,

communication plays a key factor,

the more you communicate the more

transparent it becomes and the

relationship becomes stronger.

Keeping that in mind, we will be

publishing Renata Insight Bi-yearly

from now onwards where we will

promote the major news related to

Renata and YOU. To make it

successful and more interactive from

the next edition onwards YOU are

also welcome to send your write-up

to our Newsletter team. This

platform will work as a bridge

between us and through it we will

inform you regarding the new

development stories of Renata. Keep

believing, together we can and we

will make a difference. Happy

reading...

CSR ACTIVITIES:

CSR activities performed in 2014:

� Healthcare for Employees and

Their Families: BDT 38,449,055.

� Support To Charitable

Organizations: BDT 1,150,000.

� Treatment for Doctors with Life-

Threatening Illness: BDT

3,500,000.

� Scholarship For Meritorious

Students: BDT 100,000

� Women’s Empowerment: BDT

2,500,000

� Financial Assistance to Ex-

Employees and their Children BDT

250,000

TOTAL CSR EXPENDITURE - BDT

45,949,055 which is 2.67% of Renata

Limited’s net profit.

New Comers

New faces have recently

talent pool (January 2015

Area of Operation

Human Resources

Manufacturing

Engineering Department

R & D

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operation Services

International Business

Marketing Pharma

Sales Pharma

Pharma Field Force Dept.

Animal Health Division

Distribution Department

2nd Pharma Career Fair-2015

Renata Limited participated in the 2

Pharma Career Fair-

at the State University of Banglade

(SUB) main campus between

and 17th, 2015.

Life @ RENATA

Comers

ecently joined Renata’s

(January 2015- June 2015).

No’s

02

11

Engineering Department 19

04

39

Project Management 01

04

International Business 02

03

03

Dept. 114

Animal Health Division 23

Distribution Department 08

2nd Pharma Career

Renata Limited participated in the 2nd

-2015 which was held

at the State University of Bangladesh

(SUB) main campus between April 16th

Orientation Program

Renata Limited introduced an

Orientation program for its newly

recruited Future Leaders. The first batch

of the orientation program held on May

13, 2015 was developed and conducted

by the Human Resources Division of

Renata Limited. The objectives of the

program were general understanding

about the historical evolves of Ranata

Limited. General orientation of different

business units & products, Orienting

the Management Team

and providing an

overview to the newly

joined employees

with the values, norms

and culture of the

organization. A total of

77 members went

through a half-day

orientation program.

Safety Week 2015 Celebrated

Recently Renata Celebrated Safety Week 2015,

to make the employees working in Renata more aware about taking safety measures.

The Mirpur Site celebrated safety week from 6

Site from 13th to 17th June 2015. Different safety related programs were conducted

during the Safety Week. The program was conducted by HSE Department

First Ever MANCOM Meeting

On Saturday, March 21, 2015 the Management Committee Meeting (MCM) was held at

Kamranga Bithi, Renata Park. The objective of the meeting was to discuss

& future strategies regarding Renata Limited. Full Management Team was present and

the meeting was chaired by the Managing Director & CEO of Renata Limited. The MCM

will be taking place on a quarterly basis from now onwards.

RENATA

Long Service Award

Renata Limited awarded the Long

Service Award to employees who have

been working with Renata Limited for 5

years and above. The award categories

were, 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20

years etc. Each employee is provided

with a souvenir and a certificate for their

contribution towards Renata. A total of

345 employees have been awarded with

Long service award this year.

Safety Week 2015 Celebrated

Recently Renata Celebrated Safety Week 2015, the main motto of this safety week was

to make the employees working in Renata more aware about taking safety measures.

The Mirpur Site celebrated safety week from 6th to 10th June 2015. And the Rajendrapur

June 2015. Different safety related programs were conducted

eek. The program was conducted by HSE Department.

First Ever MANCOM Meeting taken place

Management Committee Meeting (MCM) was held at

Kamranga Bithi, Renata Park. The objective of the meeting was to discuss important issues

& future strategies regarding Renata Limited. Full Management Team was present and

ing Director & CEO of Renata Limited. The MCM

quarterly basis from now onwards.

New Website On Line

On the 3rd of April, 2015 Renata Limited’s IT

Division launched a new website which is more

functional over the previous version. The new

website aims to inform all viewers regarding our

company. It can be accessed at:

http://www.renata-ltd.com/

Why not have a try today!

Everyone must be wondering why HR is talking about Pulse, which is a medical term

by which physicians’ measure, the heart rate of a person. In a way the HR

organization also serves as a physician who examines its human capital which is the

main component of that organization, analyses their situation and takes necessary

precaution to create a Win-Win situation for both the employer and employees.

The Renata HRD took a similar step to diagnose the current status of its people

involved. Practically it is not possible to interact with each and every

organization, as per global practice HRD is interacting with 20 to 25% members of each

division/department/depot/field force. In the process HRD is collecting feedback from

them. These interactive sessions are helping HRD to assess the current scenario to

explore the expectation of the people and in a broader perspective HRD is able to grab

the PULSE of Renata. HRD has already conducted a few sessions which includes Mirpur

Site, several Depots and Field Forces. Based on the findings, HR has already taken some

steps and gradually further necessary steps will be undertaken which is logically

beneficial for all concerned. Until then, PULSE checking is ON, stay tuned, we are

coming to YOU!

Did You

Know??

Celebrat ing Pohela Boishakh 1422

This year Renata Limited celebrated the Pohela Boishakh (the first day of

year) amid great festivity. New Year wishes have been forwarded to every divisions and

department on behalf of HR. Special traditional Bengali food was served in the canteen

to celebrate the occasion. Employees expressed their happiness regarding the Pohela

Boishakh Celebration arrangements.

Renata Union Election 2015-17 The Renata Karmachari Shangshad Election for the term

2015-17 was held on 28th May, 2015. Also the Ovishek

program (Power Handover) was held

on 21st June 2015.

Table Tennis Introduced

We are pleased to share that there are two

table tennis courts at our Renata Park which

are available for play from April 15, 2015. The

courts can be used all year round after office

hours and are located at the North East corner

of Renata Park beside the Gym. Table tennis

bats and balls are available at HRD of Corporate

HQ and Mirpur Site for the respective

employees.

is talking about Pulse, which is a medical term

the heart rate of a person. In a way the HRD of an

also serves as a physician who examines its human capital which is the

, analyses their situation and takes necessary

employer and employees.

The Renata HRD took a similar step to diagnose the current status of its people

and every member of the

, as per global practice HRD is interacting with 20 to 25% members of each

HRD is collecting feedback from

. These interactive sessions are helping HRD to assess the current scenario to

explore the expectation of the people and in a broader perspective HRD is able to grab

the PULSE of Renata. HRD has already conducted a few sessions which includes Mirpur

several Depots and Field Forces. Based on the findings, HR has already taken some

necessary steps will be undertaken which is logically

beneficial for all concerned. Until then, PULSE checking is ON, stay tuned, we are

The 42nd AGM of

Renata Limited Held

The 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of

Renata Limited took place on Saturday the 20th

of June, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. It was held at the

Dhaka Ladies Club. The Meeting was chaired by

the Chairman Mr. Syed H. Kabir in the presence

of all the Board Members.

Financial matters discussed in the AGM:

Gross Yearly Turnover – 12, 674, 236 Taka (In

Thousands) 2014,

Net Yearly Turnover – 11, 107, 281 Taka (In

Thousands) 2014,

Net Profit after tax & other comprehensive

income – 1,720,209 Taka (In Thousands) 2014,

Dividend – 441,279 Taka (In Thousands) 2014,

Number of Shares – 44, 127, 929 (2014),

Contribution to National Exchequer – Renata

Limited paid Taka 2,146 million to the National

Exchequer in the form of Corporate Income Tax,

Import Duties, and Value Added Tax (VAT).

Did You

Know??

celebrated the Pohela Boishakh (the first day of the Bengali

been forwarded to every divisions and

served in the canteen

Employees expressed their happiness regarding the Pohela

EYE ON RENATA

NEW DEPOT

Two new Depots (Distribution

point) have recently started their

operation.

Surma Depot (Sylhet)

Inaugurated on May 15, 2015.

Address: Sylhet Sunamganj bypass

Road, Lotipur, Dakshin Surma,

Sylhet

Tangail Depot

Inaugurated on April 01,2015.

Address: Holding No. 1135, Biswas

betka, Atpukurpar, Dhaka Road,

Tangail Sadar, Tangail - 1900

NEW MARKET

We have recently started

exporting our products to the

market of East African Country

Somalia.

NEW PRODUCTs

We are pleased to announce the

recently launched products as

listed below:

• Tritin Tablet

• Novelon lite Teblet

• Nutrilina Veg Caps

• Ginera Veg Caps

• Primavera Soft gel Caps

• Gynova Tablet

• Recox tablet

• Flustar Dry Syrup

• Orcef Capsule

Surma Depot

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

In line with HR’s typical

responsibilities we are proud to

mention that various types of

professional development

programs are being conducted

throughout the organization. It is

with the intention that the

employees will be empowered

and encouraged to be more

productive wherever they are

contributing.

BE A PART OF

RENATA INSIGHT

The first issue of Renata Insight is

on line. We are expecting

constructive suggestions from

members of the Renata Family to

make it more comprehensive.

Also from the next issues we are

expecting write-ups from the

members of Renata Family. Last

but not the least we would like to

give special thanks to those who

have given us various input to

make this issue interesting. You

can send your write-ups to

anupom.chowdhury@renata-

ltd.com

Upcoming Events

• MS Excel / English Training for the employees of

There will be new MS Excel & English training

batches are being prepared for the upcoming sessions.

• Leadership Training by MD Sir

Very soon there will be a Leadership Training session by MD Sir.

Editorial Committee:

Ms. Nisbat Anwar, Head of HR; Mr. Anupom Chowdhury, Sr. Officer-HR and Mr. Syed Saheeb Ahmed, Officer-HR.

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Renata Limited is always working to develop

the skills of its members as well as motivate

them. As part of that skill development

program for the newly elected Professional

Service Officer (PSO), Celebrity Training

session has been introduced.

three sessions were arranged

2nd June & 16th June 2015 respectively. In

the sessions Renata is proud to have

Mr. Tauquir Ahmed, renowned Architect,

Actor and Film Director

Karim, renowned Actor

Shuvo, renowned Film

leaders. They came to Renata to share

experience and success stories

participants. Their presence, inspirational

speech and experience sharing session in

relation with effective

Celebrity Talk

Training on Automation Using Microcontroller

For the Development of the Engineers working in Renata training on

Microcontroller” was conducted.

Renata HR, which was a

where a total of 18 employees

was conducted by external Trainer

Off Topic: “Manager: What happens if we invest in developing our people & then they leave us?

HR replies: What happens if we don’t & they stay?”

Upcoming Events

English Training for the employees of different wings.

There will be new MS Excel & English training sessions starting soon. The new

batches are being prepared for the upcoming sessions.

Training by MD Sir.

Very soon there will be a Leadership Training session by MD Sir.

Renata Limited is always working to develop

the skills of its members as well as motivate

them. As part of that skill development

program for the newly elected Professional

Service Officer (PSO), Celebrity Training

session has been introduced. Altogether

arranged on 20th May,

June 2015 respectively. In

Renata is proud to have had

, renowned Architect,

Actor and Film Director, Mr. Mosharraf

, renowned Actor and Mr. Arifin

Film Actor as the session

Renata to share their

experience and success stories with the

Their presence, inspirational

speech and experience sharing session in

effective selling techniques

has added value to the development of our

future leaders. There were a lot of tools

which PSOs were able to grasp from their

experiences. A visible change has been

observed among the participants after

attending the sessions and the innovative

training approach. Also, these sessions have

helped Renata to brand itself in the Industry.

Celebrity Talk

Automation Using Microcontroller

For the Development of the Engineers working in Renata training on “Automation Using

was conducted. This was a part of the Learning and Development initiative of

was a 4 day long Training Session. This was a specialized training for engineers,

18 employees from different departments attended the sessions. The session

was conducted by external Trainers.

“Manager: What happens if we invest in developing our people & then they leave us?

HR replies: What happens if we don’t & they stay?”

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Training Session: Business English

English is essential to carry out

regular business operations. As part of

the Learning and Development

initiative of Renata HR, A 10 Day Long

Session on English Communication has

been conducted from May 6th, 2015

to June 8th, 2015. The first batch

consisting of 20 members from

different departments attended the

sessions. New batches are in the

pipeline to be trained up. This session

was conducted by an external Trainer.

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Learning Session: MS Excel

As a part of the Learning and

Development initiative of Renata HR,

Learning Sessions on MS- Excel (Basic

to Advanced level) have been

conducted on May 9th, 2015(1st

batch) and June 13th, 2015(2nd Batch).

Selected members from cross

functional departments attended the

sessions. These sessions were

conducted by an external trainer.

More batches are in the pipeline to be

trained up. “Manager: What happens if we invest in developing our people & then they leave us?

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