Southeast Bank PLC has approved a total dividend of 10 percent for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, with shareholders ratifying the payout at the company’s 31st annual general meeting.
The distribution includes a 3 percent cash component, with the remainder likely allocated to scrip or bonus shares, a common structure for lenders managing liquidity constraints while maintaining shareholder returns.
The decision was presided over by chairman MA Kashem during the virtual meeting, which also served as the bank’s 9th extraordinary general meeting.
The mixed payout approach reflects a broader trend among Bangladeshi financial institutions balancing regulatory capital requirements with investor expectations for income.
Southeast Bank’s move mirrors recent actions by regional peers.
Midland Bank PLC recently approved a 6 percent total dividend for the same fiscal year, with half distributed as cash, while Eastland Insurance PLC opted for a full 10 percent cash payout.