BOC hands over Rs.5bn dividend to Treasury

The board of directors of Bank of Ceylon (BOC), one of the premier state-owned commercial banks in the country, has approved a dividend contribution of Rs.5 billion to the General Treasury, its sole shareholder. 

This decision reflects the bank’s continued commitment to supporting the national economy, following its exceptional financial performance during the previous year. 

The official notice of this contribution was handed over to Secretary to Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, on July 3, 2025, at the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry. 

Deputy Secretary to Treasury Dilip Silva, Public Enterprises Department Director General Athula Kumara, BOC Chairman Kavinda de Soysa, General Manager Russel Fonseka and Chief Financial Officer Ruwan Kumara participated in this event.