National Credit and Commerce Bank PLC has approved 21per cent (17 per cent Cash + 4 per cent Stock) dividend for the year 2025 at its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on a digital platform on Wednesday, says a press release.
Chairman of NCC Bank Mohammed Nurun Newaz presided over the meeting while Vice-Chairman Abdus Salam, Director and Past Chairman Amjadul Ferdous Chowdhury, Director and 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, FCA, and Independent Director & Chairman of the Audit Committee Md. Amirul Islam, FCS, FCA. Managing Director M. Shamsul Arefin, senior officials and a large number of Shareholders joined the AGM virtually and casted 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 NCC Bank demonstrated strong resilience and strategic progress in 2025 despite economic challenges. He noted that the Bank secured a place among Bangladesh’s top 10 sustainable banks by meeting key regulatory and financial benchmarks, reflecting its strong financial position, sound governance, and commitment to sustainability. He highlighted continued growth in assets and equity, improved asset quality, higher low-cost deposits, greater operational efficiency, and enhanced customer service, expressing confidence in the Bank’s continued success.
Managing Director M. Shamsul Arefin said NCC Bank has established itself as one of the country's most trusted and financially sound banks over the past 33 years. Highlighting the Bank’s commitment to “Innovate to Evolve, Transform to Lead,” he said NCC Bank is prioritizing digital banking, sustainable finance, financial inclusion, and Islamic banking, while expanding SME, retail, remittance, and export businesses. He noted that innovative services such as NCC Always, NCC ICON, QR payments, A-Challan, D-Toll, and Metro Rail recharge are supporting the country’s transition to a modern cashless economy, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric growth.
