Dhaka, May 21 -- In conversation with Pascale Meulemeester, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, BAT

Q1: Ms. Meulemeester, welcome to Bangladesh. Is this visit part of your regular market engagement, or are there specific business and policy priorities shaping your visit at this time? How does BAT view Bangladesh in terms of its strategic importance within the wider global portfolio?

Pascale Meulemeester: Bangladesh is one of BAT's key markets globally because of its scale, long-term potential, and demographics. We are proud of our leadership position and remain focused on being a responsible, constructive partner in the country's development journey.

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