Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The board of directors of the British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATBC) has declared interim cash dividend 50 percent (i.e. BDT 5.00 per share of BDT 10.00 each) for the year ending on 31st December 2011.

Record date for entitlement of interim dividend has been fixed on November 14 this year, an announcement said.

“There will be no price limit on the trading of the shares of the company on Wednesday following its corporate declaration,” it added.

British American Tobacco Bangladesh is one of the largest multinational companies in the country and has been operating for over 100 years.

“We are part of the British American Tobacco Group, the world’s most international tobacco group with brands sold in more than 180 markets,” the company said.

BBN/SSR/AD-26Oct11-12:35 pm (BST)