Bangladesh Development Bank Limited (BDBL), a state owned commercial bank, on Sunday provided Taka 7.5 crore to the government exchequer as dividend for the last fiscal.

BDBL Chairman Prof Shanti Narayan Ghosh handed over a cheque for Taka 7.5 crore to Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith at his secretariat office, said a press release.

BDBL managing director Dr M Zillur Rahman and other board directors of the bank were present on the occasion.

During the meeting, the BDBL chairman said although some branches of the bank are currently making profit, the BDBL has been facing problem for lack of efficient workforce.