Dhaka, April 21 -- Monisha Abraham is set to become the first female managing director of British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh.

Currently serving as the Managing Director and CEO of Ceylon Tobacco Company in Sri Lanka, Monisha will assume her new role at BAT Bangladesh on 1 July, said Syed Afzal Hossain, the company secretary of BAT Bangladesh.

The appointment marks a significant milestone in the company's 114-year history, as she becomes the first woman to hold the position of managing director at BAT Bangladesh.

"I feel honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading BAT Bangladesh, which has been operating in this region for over 114 years having a rich legacy of success and impact. I am committed to driving BAT Ban...