Bata holds 53rd AGM, approves 445% dividend

The 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited was held on Thursday, 26 June 2025, through a digital platform. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman, Mr Rajeev Gopalakrishnan.
At the AGM, shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the year 2024, along with a total cash dividend of 445% on paid-up capital. This comprises a 340% interim dividend already disbursed and a 105% final dividend approved during the meeting.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Mr Debabrata Mukherjhee, Managing Director; Mr Shaibal Sinha, Director; Ms Farzanah Chowdhury, Independent Director; Mr Elias Ahmed, Finance Director; and Mr Riajur Reza Muhammad Faisal, Company Secretary.
In his concluding remarks, the Chairman expressed heartfelt gratitude to the valued shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees, and the Government for their steadfast support of the Company.