The 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank PLC., one of the country’s leading private commercial banks, was held virtually on 16 June 2026. The meeting was chaired by Monzurur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank PLC.

Directors Habibur Rahman, Rumana Sharif, Azizur Rahman, Md. Abdur Razzak Mondal, Rana Laila Hafiz, Mustafa Ahmed, Arif Ahmed Choudhury, Dr. Shahinuzzaman Yaqub, Kabir Ahmed, 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 & CEO Mohammad Ali, Chief Financial Officer & General Manager Mohammad Liton Miah FCA and Company Secretary & General Manager Md. Anisur Rahman were also connected virtually during the meeting.

Based on the approval of the shareholders, the AGM approved a 10% cash dividend and 20% stock dividend for the year ended 31 December 2025.

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, Chairman of the Board of Directors Monzurur Rahman said, 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.

In his speech, Managing Director & CEO Mohammad Ali said, Despite a challenging economic environment, Pubali Bank achieved remarkable success in 2025 through strong financial growth, sound asset quality and technology-driven services. 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 stated, 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.

The Managing Director further emphasized that technology-driven, secure, inclusive and responsible banking is the way forward. With this vision, Pubali Bank remains committed to making greater contributions to its customers, shareholders and the country’s economic development. Through innovation, financial inclusion and customer-centric services, the Bank continues to build a strong and sustainable banking ecosystem.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chairman thanked all participants and declared the AGM closed.