BRAC Bank approves 30pc dividend for ‘25

BRAC Bank PLC shareholders have approved a 30pc dividend 15pc in cash and 15pc in stock for 2025.
The approval came at the bank’s 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on Thursday.
A significant number of shareholders participated in the AGM.

Presided over by Chairperson Meheriar M Hasan, the AGM was also attended by Vice Chairperson FaruqMayeenuddin Ahmed and directors Salek Ahmed AbulMasrur, Anita Ghazi Rahman, Chowdhury MAQ Sarwar and Lila Rashid.

BRAC Bank Managing Director and CEO TareqRefatUllah Khan thanked the shareholders for their unwavering trust and confidence in the bank.

Company Secretary M MahbuburRahman, FCS, moderated the AGM.

The shareholders were informed that the bank reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of Tk2,251crore on a consolidated basis in 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 57pc.

On a standalone basis, NPAT stood at Tk1,581crore, up 30pc from Tk1,214 crore in 2024.

Earnings per share (EPS) increased to Tk9.12 on a consolidated basis in 2025 from Tk6.18 in 2024.
The bank’s consolidated net asset value (NAV) per share increased to Tk51.56 from Tk39.38 in the previous year.

Net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) on a consolidated basis increased to Tk72.72 in 2025 from Tk54.14 in 2024.

In his remarks, Chairperson Meheriar M Hasan highlighted the bank’s outstanding financial performance despite macroeconomic challenges.

The key highlight of 2025 was customer deposits growing by 29pc and loans and advances by 17pc on a standalone basis.

He thanked shareholders, customers, regulators and stakeholders for their continued support and trust.
He also expressed optimism that the bank would achieve further growth in 2026 and beyond.