Grameenphone held its 29th annual general meeting (AGM) virtually on Monday, with shareholders approving a 215 per cent cash dividend for 2025.
The dividend amounts to Tk21.5 per share of Tk10 each, representing 98.2 per cent of the year’s profit after tax, the company said in a press release.
Grameenphone Board Chair Jon Omund Revhaug chaired the AGM. Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman, CFO Otto Magne Risbakk, Company Secretary SM Imdadul Haque and other board members and senior officials attended the meeting.
Jon Omund Revhaug said 2025 marked steady progress but warned that 2026 would remain challenging amid a difficult macroeconomic environment.
The company focused on strengthening fundamentals, maintaining discipline and expanding reliable connectivity while advancing sustainability and inclusion initiatives, he added.
Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman said total revenue slightly declined to Tk15,810 crore in 2025, while the subscriber base reached 8.39 crore, including 4.87 crore internet users.
According to him, the company’s profit after tax stood at Tk2,960 crore amid continued macroeconomic pressure, despite cost discipline.
The company expanded digital platforms such as Bioscope+ and OneGame, introduced GP Shield for digital safety and advanced its 5G rollout across divisional headquarters aligned with enterprise demand.
MyGP strengthened its position as the leading self-service platform, serving more than 2.25 crore users.
Grameenphone was embedding artificial intelligence across operations, customer service and product development as part of its move towards becoming an AI-driven telco-tech company.
The company contributed Tk12,160 crore to the national exchequer while continuing investment in connectivity and digital inclusion.
It would focus on responsible growth, innovation and strengthening its position as a trusted digital connectivity partner, according to the statement.
