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Saturday | October 17, 2026 | Dhaka

Walton Hi-Tech’s 20th AGM held

 Business Desk
 Published: 12:01 AM, 17 October 2026

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of the Bangladesh’s leading publicly listed manufacturers of electronics, electrical and technology products, successfully held its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

At the meeting, shareholders approved a 180 percent cash dividend and 10 percent stock dividend for the financial year 2025-26, according to a media release.

At the AGM, shareholders expressed satisfaction with the attractive dividend payout despite persistent challenges in both the global and domestic economic landscape.

They also appreciated Walton’s forward-looking initiatives in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, renewable energy, expansion of solar power capacity and investment in new technology-driven industries.

The AGM was held on Thursday through a digital platform, with the participation of a large number of institutional and general shareholders. Walton Hi-Tech’s Chairman S M Shamsul Alam presided over the meeting.