app.py

import gradio as gr
from transformers import pipeline

# Load the Hugging Face model
model = "google-bert/bert-large-uncased-whole-word-masking-finetuned-squad"
qa_pipeline = pipeline("question-answering", model=model, tokenizer=model)

# Define the function to answer questions
def get_answer(text):
    result = qa_pipeline({
        "question": text,
        "context": knowledge_base_text
    })
    return result["answer"]

# Define the Gradio interface
def chatbot_interface(text):
    answer = get_answer(text)
    return answer

knowledge_base_text = """
- British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB) is a leading multinational corporation operating in Bangladesh, listed on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange.
- Established in 1910, BATB has over a century of business history in Bangladesh.
- Initially founded as Bangladesh Tobacco Company in 1972, it rebranded as BATB in 1998.
- BATB employs over 1,200 direct employees and more than 50,000 indirect employees, mainly farmers.
- Key brands under BATB include Benson & Hedges, John Player Gold Leaf, Lucky Strike, Capstan, Star, Royals, Derby, Pilot, and Hollywood.
- Shehzad Munim is the first Bangladeshi managing director in BATB's history, leading the company with a visionary approach.
- BATB is a significant contributor to the nation's economy, being the largest individual tax contributor and playing a vital role in the rural agri-economy.
- The board of directors at BATB includes distinguished individuals such as Mr. Golam Mainuddin, Mr. Shehzad Munim, Ms. Nirala Singh, and others, guiding the company's strategic direction.
- BATB's finance director, Ms. Nirala Nandini Singh, brings over 22 years of financial expertise to the organization.
- Mr. Jorge Luis Macedo Pavon has recently been appointed as the Head of Operations, leveraging his two decades of experience to drive operational excellence.
- Mr. Sudesh Peter, as the Head of Legal, brings extensive legal expertise garnered over a 12-year tenure.
- Mr. Saad Jashim focuses on fostering talent, culture, and inclusion within BATB.
- Mr. Syed Mahbub Ali, the Head of Marketing, leads BATB's marketing endeavors, driving innovation and growth.
- Mr. Numayer Alam, as the Head of Commercial, steers BATB's commercial strategy with over 20 years of experience.
- Mr. Sarzil Sarwar leads Information & Digital Technology, driving operational efficiency and innovation.
- BATB's Statement of Business Principles emphasizes responsible business practices, mutual benefit, and good corporate conduct.
- BATB prioritizes its people, fostering a culture of high performance, diversity, and inclusivity, earning multiple "Top Employer" certifications.
- Initiatives like the Women Empowerment Initiative underscore BATB's commitment to gender diversity and inclusivity.
- BATB's core ethos revolves around being bold, fast, empowered, responsible, and diverse, ensuring sustainable long-term value creation.
"""
# Create the Gradio interface
iface = gr.Interface(
    fn=chatbot_interface,
    inputs="text",
    outputs="text",
    title="British American Tobacco Bangladesh",
    description="- powered by IDT",
    theme="default"
)

# Run the Gradio interface
iface.launch()