STAR BUSINESS DESK

Pubali Bank PLC has approved a 30 percent dividend, including a 10 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on December 31, 2025.

The approval came at the bank’s 43rd annual general meeting (AGM), held virtually on Tuesday, according to a press release. Monzurur Rahman, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting.

Addressing the shareholders, he 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 percent dividend reflects its confidence in the bank’s financial strength and future prospects. “Pubali Bank remains committed to creating long-term value and safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders through technology-driven, inclusive, and sustainable banking,” he added.

In his speech, Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO, said, “The bank’s total assets increased to Tk 118,013 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 percent, ensuring a secure, stable, and well-governed banking structure.”

He further said, “As part of its ongoing digital transformation journey, the number of active users of Pubali Bank’s PI Digital Platform reached 528,000, through which 18.6 million transactions were completed.”

In addition, through the integration of Bangla QR, POS networks, self-service banking, and one of the country’s largest branch and sub-branch networks, Pubali Bank is building one of Bangladesh’s strongest “phygital banking ecosystems,” enabling customers to access banking services in a secure, convenient, and seamless manner.