National Credit and Commerce Bank PLC has approved 21% (17% cash + 4% stock) dividend for the year 2025 at its 41st annual general meeting (AGM) held on a digital platform on Wednesday (June 24).
Chairman of NCC Bank Mohammed Nurun Newaz presided over the meeting while Vice-chairman Abdus Salam, director & past chairman Amjadul Ferdous Chowdhury, director & chairman of the executive committee Khairul Alam Chaklader, director Md Moinuddin, director Mohammed Sazzad Un Newaz, director & past vice-chairman Tanzina Ali, directors Syed Asif Nizamuddin, Shamima Newaz, Morshedul Alam Chaklader, Nahid Banu, independent director Meer Sajed-Ul-Basher, and independent director & chairman of the audit committee Md Amirul Islam.
Managing director M Shamsul Arefin, additional managing director M Khurshed Alam, deputy managing directors Md Zakir Anam, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman & Md Habibur Rahman and company secretary (CC) Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, along with a large number of shareholders joined the AGM virtually and cast their votes.
The Audited Financial Statements of the Bank for the year ended on December 31, 2025, along with the Auditors’ report thereon and Directors' annual report were placed before the Shareholders at the AGM and duly approved by them with majority votes.
Chairman Mohammed Nurun Newaz said that despite global and domestic economic challenges, NCC Bank achieved remarkable resilience and strategic progress in 2025.
He noted that by successfully meeting various financial indicators and regulatory benchmarks set by Bangladesh Bank, NCC Bank secured a position among the Top 10 Sustainable Banks in Bangladesh, reflecting the bank's strong financial foundation, sound corporate governance, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development.
Managing director M Shamsul Arefin stated that throughout its 33-year journey, NCC Bank has emerged as one of the country's most trusted and financially sound banks, earning the confidence and appreciation of stakeholders.
He added that the bank is focusing on expanding SME and retail businesses, increasing remittance and export business, enhancing fee and commission-based income, developing Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions, promoting cashless transactions, increasing investments in green and environmentally sustainable projects, and strengthening financial inclusion by extending financial services to underserved communities through digital platforms.
Arefin reiterated that NCC Bank remains committed to further strengthening stakeholders' confidence through strategic initiatives, innovation, and customer-centric services.