Shareholders of Meghna Life Insurance PLC have unanimously approved a 15 per cent cash dividend for the 2025 financial year during the company’s 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The virtual meeting commenced at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 20 August, bringing together board members, executive management, and shareholders from across the country.
Nizam Uddin Ahmed, Chairman of Meghna Life Insurance, presided over the proceedings. The virtual dais included Vice Chairman Nasir Uddin Ahmed (Pavel) alongside members of the Board of Directors: Riaz Uddin Ahmed, Jannatul Ferdous, Md Zahid Anwar Khan, Md Main Uddin, Dilruba Sharmin, and Sabita Ferdous. Acting Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Tarek, FCA, and Additional Managing Director and Company Secretary Enamul Haque Khan, ACS, were also present, with Khan conducting the formal AGM agenda.
Financial performance metrics presented to the shareholders highlighted steady corporate growth despite broader macroeconomic challenges. Meghna Life Insurance recorded a total premium income of 282.66 crore BDT for 2025, elevating its total asset base to 1,765.66 crore BDT. Demonstrating its commitment to policyholder settlement, the insurer settled 286.78 crore BDT in claims during the reporting period, whilst delivering earnings per share (EPS) of 1.72 BDT.
Addressing the assembly, Chairman Nizam Uddin Ahmed outlined the board’s strategic vision, emphasising that the company will continue to prioritise technology-driven operational enhancements and policyholder-friendly digital services. He extended gratitude to key financial regulators—including the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), and the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)—for their ongoing oversight and institutional support.
Concluding his address, Ahmed acknowledged the contributions of the management team, employees, field professionals, and shareholders. He called upon all stakeholders to maintain collaborative momentum to achieve the company’s commercial targets for 2026, ensuring sustainable market expansion and long-term capital growth.
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