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Business & Economy

Business & Economy

IBBL holds business development confce: Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) virtually organised a half-yearly “Business Development Conference” for its Chattogram, Cumilla, Noakhali, Mymensingh and Sylhet zones on Tuesday, said a press release. Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO, addressed the conference as chief guest. Muhammad Qaisar Ali, JQM Habibullah and Md Altaf Hossain, additional managing directors, Md Nayer Azam, Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, AFM Kamaluddin, Mohammed Shabbir, Md Akiz Uddin, Kazi Md Rezaul Karim and Miftah Uddin, deputy managing directors, and Md Mostafizur Rahman Siddiquee, chief human resources officer, joined the conference.

Business & Economy

Bata approve 365pc cash dividend: The 51st annual general meeting (AGM) of Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited was held virtually on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by the company chairman Rajeev Gopalakrishnan, said a press release. At the meeting among other agenda, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements and 365% cash dividend on paid-up capital. Out of 365% dividend, 105% is final and 260% an interim which was already paid. Anirban Asit Kumar Ghosh, vice chairman and managing director, KM Rezaul Hasanat, independent director, Rupali Chowdhury, independent director, Elias Ahmed, finance director, and Hashim Reza, company secretary also attended the meeting. In conclusion, the chairman conveyed his sincere thanks to the shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees, and the government for their continued support extended to the company.