The Premier Bank Limited, one of the most renowned and well established private commercial banks in Bangladesh, held its 21st Annual General Meeting online on Monday, August 10th at 3 PM. The AGM was duly conducted over the digital platform as directed by the regulatory bodies instead of physical presence of the respected Shareholders and Directors in order to maintain safe social distancing against the backdrop of the on-going worldwide corona virus pandemic.
It is worth mentioning that the participants and Shareholders present in the AGM virtually duly approved all agenda including audited financial statements and 5% cash & 5% stock dividend for the year 2019.
Honorable Chairman of the Bank and Freedom Fighter, Dr. H. B. M. Iqbal, Vice Chairman Moin Iqbal, along with members of the Board of Directors namely B.H Haroon, MP; Abdus Salam Murshedy, MP; Mohammad Imran Iqbal, Shafiqur Rahman, Jamal G Ahmed, Independent Directors Chowdhury Jafarullah Sharafat and Naba Gopal Banik, Alternate Director A.H.M Ferdous, Honorable Advisor Muhammed Ali and Managing Director & CEO M. Reazul Karim, FCMA, were present along with shareholders.
As the president of the ceremony, Dr. H. B. M. Iqbal, the honorable Chairman of the Bank informed the shareholders that during the year 2019 the Bank earned operating profit of Tk.732 Crore, which is 21% higher compared to that of 2018. The Chairman deeply appreciated the participation and support of the shareholders and wished for good health and safety for everyone, and encouraged all bank officials to work hard towards an even better operating profit for the coming year.
The Managing Director & CEO of the Bank Mr. M. Reazul Karim, FCMA appreciated the effort and continuous support given by the employees and shareholders of the bank.