Shareholders of Pubali Bank PLC on Tuesday approved 10 per cent cash dividend and 20 per cent stock dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025, said a press release.
The decision was made during the bank’s 43rd annual general meeting held virtually on the day.
Chairman Monzurur Rahman presided over the AGM.
Directors Habibur Rahman, Rumana Sharif, Azizur Rahman, Md Abdur Razzak Mondal, Rana Laila Hafiz, Mustafa Ahmed, Arif Ahmed Choudhury, Shahinuzzaman Yaqub, Kabir Ahmed, Sajid Azad, independent director Mohammad Naushad Ali Chowdhury, participated in the meeting virtually.
A significant number of shareholders also attended the AGM through the virtual platform.
Managing director and chief executive officer Mohammad Ali, chief financial officer and general manager Mohammad Liton Miah and company secretary and GM Md Anisur Rahman were also in attendance.
The shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the Bank’s remarkable growth and overall performance and conveyed their appreciation to the dedicated officers and employees of Pubali Bank for their relentless efforts in achieving these milestones.
Addressing the shareholders, Monzurur Rahman said that despite the challenges faced by both the global and domestic economies, Pubali Bank further strengthened its position in 2025 as a stable and trusted financial institution through sound governance, prudent risk management and a strong capital base.
The board’s recommendation of a 30 per cent dividend reflects its confidence in the bank’s financial strength and future prospects, he said.
As per the release, in 2025, the bank’s total assets increased to Tk 1,18,013 crore, deposits reached Tk 89,519 crore and net profit rose to Tk 1,079 crore. At the same time, the bank maintained an NPL ratio of only 2.20 per cent.
