Shwapna Marks and Spencer’s head for India, Bangladesh

Bangladesh-born Shwapna Bhowmick has been promoted to play the role of the head of Bangladesh and India operations of British retail giant Marks and Spencer (M&S).

Prior to the promotion, Bhowmick was the country head of M&S for Bangladesh.

"I was promoted as the regional head of M&S for Bangladesh and India in an announcement Wednesday," Bhowmick told The Daily Star over phone.

However, she declined to share further details.

Bhowmick started her career in 2003 as a merchandiser with a local garment buying house after graduating from the University of Dhaka in philosophy.