Eastern Bank declares 35% dividend for 2024

Eastern Bank has recommended a 35% dividend comprising 17.50% cash and 17.50% stock to its shareholders for the year of 2024.
The dividend declaration came after its board meeting held on Monday, according to a bank source.
To approve the dividend, the bank will conduct the annual general meeting on 21 May, and the record date is 23 April.
Last year, its consolidated earnings per share was Tk4.86, which was Tk4.51 a year ago.