British American Tobacco Bangladesh - Careers
Tomorrow Can’t Wait
As we lead the transformation in our industry, attracting and developing top talent remains our topmost priority.
At BAT Bangladesh, we believe it’s the people, their passion, creativity, and drive, that turns an idea into something extraordinary. The fusion of minds in the pursuit of greater possibilities, it’s potential that transforms into progress. When individuality and collaboration unite, we break boundaries and build a future beyond imagination.
That is why we are driving a positive impact with BAT Group’s redefined talent brand, “Tomorrow Can’t Wait.”
We believe in attracting and retaining the very best individuals who will help propel us towards A Better Tomorrow. To learn more about our business, our culture, and how you can join us for an energizing and rewarding career, visit https://careers.bat.com
Our functions
Marketing
We are building A Better Tomorrow through powerful brands, continuous innovation, and data-driven activation solutions rooted in customer insights. Our focus is on assembling teams of talented individuals who can leverage smart thinking, emerging trends, and cutting-edge technologies to engage the new generation of adults responsibly, offering enjoyable choices for every mood and moment.
Commercial
While Marketing thrives on brand building and executing campaigns, our Commercial Function is rooted in a stronghold ins sales and distribution across the country. With close to a hundred territories with active sales operations, our Commercial function paves the way towards the company’s continuous growth and success being at the forefront. Our focus remains on having both greater value and volume every year, while ensuring strong compliance.
Human Resources
HR is dedicated to being a strategic business partner, preparing everyone for the BAT of the future. We believe that our people drive our success, and our role is to help them reach their full potential. By attracting top talent, developing high-performing leaders, and fostering a diverse and engaged workforce, HR is focused on building a winning organization. With a commercial mindset, we invest in our people to meet both current and future business needs, ensuring a fulfilling and responsible work environment.
Operations
The Operations function is the backbone of our business, ensuring efficient production and supply of our products. We focus on innovation, sustainability, and excellence in manufacturing, continuously optimizing our processes to deliver high-quality products to consumers. Through a commitment to operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, Operations plays a key role in driving the success and future growth of BAT.
Information & Digital Technology
IDT is focused on delivering end-to-end solutions that create value, leverage technology, and streamline processes across the organization. By accelerating our journey in automation, data, and innovation, IDT empowers teams with data-driven insights and advanced platforms, enabling them to make informed decisions and drive business success. With a commitment to delivering digital solutions at scale, IDT is at the forefront of transforming BAT into a more agile, efficient, and technology-driven company.
Finance
This function encompasses financial planning, analysis, and reporting to ensure the company's growth and stability. By converting financial data into valuable insights, optimizing resources, and ensuring regulatory compliance, Finance aids in shaping strategic initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, our finance team engages with stakeholders to align financial strategies with broader business objectives, maintaining financial health and supporting BAT's long-term goals through effective financial management and strategic foresight.
Legal
The Legal function ensures the company's operations adhere to legal and regulatory requirements. This function is responsible for managing legal risks, providing expert counsel on corporate governance, and overseeing compliance with local and international regulations. By safeguarding the company’s interests and ensuring adherence to legal standards, it facilitates effective communication with stakeholders.
Corporate and Regulatory Affairs (CORA)
CORA strategically navigates regulatory landscapes to position the company for maximum benefit aligning with business goals while engaging with different stakeholders. This function provides fiscal guidance, negates illicit trade, and manages both internal and external communications. Additionally, CORA is a pioneer in sustainability initiatives, ensuring our practices meet optimum standards with the highest impact and aims, contributing towards our commitment to building A Better Tomorrow.
Our talent platforms
Xcelerate Internship Program
Xcelerate is BAT Bangladesh’s flagship internship program. Through this, our interns get hands-on corporate exposure to various departments to understand and learn the ropes of the corporate world. By getting involved in core functional projects and receiving various development interventions along with opportunities to grow and excel, this program prepares fresh graduates for the corporate world.
Xceed Campus Ambassador Program
Xceed is our campus ambassador program, which is another platform to engage with young talents across the country. Empowerment is ingrained into our culture through every step at BAT and through our Xceed Campus Ambassadors, we build connections with students in universities all across the country, as our Xceed Ambassadors play the role of a BAT representative in their campus, bridging the gap between industry and academia.
Supernova
Supernova is an enriching initiative geared towards empowering and shaping the future of female leadership in STEM. This mentorship network is a pioneering platform designed to cultivate talented young women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Building on our commitment to supporting female talent in STEM, this program creates the opportunity to mentor and develop a strong network of aspiring female leaders.
Global Graduate Program
The Global Graduate program is our global management trainee program where fresh graduates get the chance to fast-track their career into a management professional within 18 months, upon successful completion of their tenure. Throughout these 18 months, these young professionals get vast exposure to different areas of BAT through extensive functional stints.
Additionally, they get to network and engage with people from other end markets via Grad Academy, where they receive the opportunity to meet other Global Graduates from various countries.
Battle of Minds
Battle of Minds, launched by BAT Bangladesh in 2004, is the country’s pioneering talent competition and a flagship platform for youth development. What began with just four universities has evolved into a nationally celebrated initiative that challenges students to think boldly, lead confidently, and solve real-world business problems.
Over the past 21 years, the competition has become a cornerstone in Bangladesh’s student development landscape, engaging thousands of young minds from diverse academic backgrounds. Through immersive challenges, grooming sessions, and exposure to industry professionals, Battle of Minds empowers participants to unlock their potential and pursue purposeful careers.
The impact is remarkable:
- 30,000+ students groomed
- 200+ direct hires into BAT Bangladesh
- 1,700+ alumni now leading across sectors
- Partnerships with 20+ universities nationwide
Battle of Minds continues to ignite ambition and innovation across campuses, proudly nurturing the next generation of changemakers in Bangladesh.